Man banned after being caught drink-driving
Aidan Keeley, 24, of Fordham Road, was spotted by police driving erratically
Last updated 10th Dec 2025
A man from Newmarket has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel while almost twice the legal alcohol limit.
Aidan Keeley, 24, of Fordham Road, appeared before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on 5 December, where he was disqualified from driving for 18 months.
Keeley was also fined £500 and ordered to pay a £200 Victim Surcharge and £110 in costs.
Police on patrol in High Street, Newmarket, spotted a vehicle being driven erratically and swerving over the central white line in the early hours of 5 October.
Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested Keeley.
PC Sage, the arresting officer from the Forest Heath Response Investigation Team, said: “The court hearing took place during our annual Christmas campaign highlighting the dangers of driving under the influence of drink or drugs.
“Aidan Keeley was almost twice the legal alcohol limit when we stopped him and it was fortunate that he wasn’t involved in a collision, as he was obviously not in control of the car by the manner of driving we witnessed.
“This case is a timely reminder of the risks involved in drink driving and also the consequences. Not only has he lost his licence for 18 months but must also pay over £800 in fines and other costs.
“Our message is simple – don’t take the risk, it is not worth it. Plan your journey home and don’t gamble with peoples’ lives or your own livelihood.”