A Penrhyncoch 18-year-old has been banned from the road for a year after being found driving with ketamine in his system.

Ciaran Upperdine, of 8 Ger y Llan, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 4 November.

The court heard that the 18-year-old was stopped while driving on South Road in Aberystwyth on 2 August this year.

Tests showed Upperdine had ketamine in his system exceeding the specified limit.

Magistrates disqualified Upperdine from driving for 12 months and handed him a fine of £120.

He must also pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85 as well as a surcharge to fund victim services of £48.