A Machynlleth man who was found driving without insurance has been banned from the road under the totting procedure.

William Newborough, of 17-19 Penrallt Street, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 18 January.

The court heard the 26-year-old was found driving without insurance by police in a Seat Arosa on Glan yr Afon Industrial Estate in Llanbadarn on 31 March last year.

Newborough was handed six penalty points by magistrates, and applied for a hardship exception in a bid to not be disqualified.

That was rejected by magistrates who handed him a six month ban and a £176 fine.

He must also pay £90 costs and a £110 surcharge.