'Upstanding' Waterford pensioner to 'stay away from cars' after sixth drink-driving conviction

The court heard a probation report showed that the Waterford pensioner does not have an alcohol addiction but has struggled with loneliness

The defendant was found to be driving while over the limit and while disqualified from driving on the outskirts of Waterford city on March 8. File photo

A pensioner with six convictions for drink-driving has been told to "stay away from cars" by a judge or else face jail.

Judge Dara Hayes warned the 72-year-old that if there's "any driving of any sort" he would risk the sentence being imposed.