Sean Gater was banned from driving for four years (Image: Newsquest)
A WHITCHURCH man has been banned from driving for four years after failing to provide a breath specimen.
Sean Gater, of Roman Way in Whitchurch, was also given a community order when he appeared in Telford Magistrates' Court on May 30.
The 49-year-old was accused of failing to provide a breath specimen for analysis after he was stopped by police in Whitchurch on April 29.
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He pleaded guilty to the charge.
Magistrates ordered Gater to complete 240 hours unpaid work.
However, the 48-month ban could be reduced by 10 per cent if he completes a driving awareness course before April 2026.
Gater must also pay £135 court costs and a £114 victim surcharge.
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