A Swindon man has been banned from driving for three years after he failed to provide a blood sample when stopped by police.
Tyler Hyde, 25, of Redruth Close, Park North, Swindon, was stopped whilst driving a Vauxhall Astra along Kingshill Road into Old Town on July 28th this year.
Due to concerns about his manner of driving, a roadside drug wipe was conducted and Hyde was taken to custody where he failed to provide a specimen of blood, offering no medical reason. He was later charged and appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court yesterday.
As well as a three-year driving disqualification, Hyde was ordered to pay a £400 fine, £85 costs, and £160 victim surcharge.
PC Luke Hobbs, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “Hyde’s manner of driving caused concern for officers who stopped his vehicle but his failure to provide a specimen has resulted in a three-year driving disqualification.
“Road safety is always a priority but this month the force is further promoting the importance of the consequences of the fatal five offences following a rise in serious injury and fatal collisions.”
