A TEENAGER from Fairlie has been banned from the roads aafter being caught driving while under the influence.

Finn McDermott, 19, pleaded guilty in court on September 7 to a single charge relating to an incident on Irvine Road in Largs.

Court papers state he was "driving a vehicle while unfit to drive through drink or drugs" on May 1.

During a brief appearance at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court McDermott, of Kelburn Avenue in the village, was handed a £400 fine.

He was also disqualified from holding or obtaining driving licence for period of 12 months.