A LLANBRYNMAIR 20-year-old who drove a quad bike dangerously while without a licence and uninsured on the A487 has been banned from the road for a year.

Leighton Jones, of Isfryn, Dolfach, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 29 March.

The 20-year-old pleaded guilty to driving dangerously on a red quad bike on the A487 at Machynlleth on 11 February this year.

He also admitted driving otherwise than inaccordance with a licence and without insurance.

Magistrates disqualified Jones from driving for 12 months and he must take an extended test to regain his licence.

He must also pay £85 costs.