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A man named Andrew Hayes, aged 61, has been banned from driving for nearly 11 years and sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for repeated road rule violations. His latest offense involved driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. This was his third offense within a span of 12 months.

The North Wales Police Gwynedd South issued a statement regarding the incident, stating that Andrew Hayes was arrested on July 10th for the aforementioned offenses. He appeared in court for the third time in less than a year and pleaded guilty to the charges. As a result, he was handed a prison sentence and a driving ban of 10 years and 10 months (36 months for drink driving and 94 months for driving while disqualified).

The police thanked the local community in Nefyn for their support and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safety of North Wales for all residents and visitors. Despite efforts to reduce road accidents, the number of road deaths has increased in the first six months after the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Wales.

It is crucial for drivers to adhere to road rules and regulations to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road. Driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified are serious offenses that can have severe consequences, as demonstrated by the case of Andrew Hayes.

By staying informed about crime statistics in your area and being vigilant on the road, we can all contribute to making our communities safer and reducing the number of road accidents. Let us all work together to make North Wales a safe and secure place for everyone.