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Driver banned after breath test refusal

Community order and 36-month disqualification

A MOTORIST has been disqualified from driving after admitting failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Kirsty Williams, 39, of Cwrt Y Waun Rhydyfro, St Thomas, Pontardawe, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis, contrary to section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

The court heard that on November 7, 2025, at Llanelli, having been suspected of driving and required to provide specimens of breath for analysis during an investigation into a road traffic offence, she failed without reasonable excuse to do so.

Williams changed her plea to guilty at the magistrates’ court and was convicted on February 10, 2026, with the guilty plea taken into account when sentencing.

Magistrates imposed a Community Order to run until February 9, 2028, supervised by Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.

The order includes a 12-month mental health treatment requirement under the direction of a named medical practitioner and a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of up to 20 days.

She was also disqualified from driving for 36 months, with a reduction of 36 weeks available upon successful completion of an approved course. The course must be completed by April 2, 2028.

Williams was ordered to pay £85 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

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