Teen who revved engine of dad's car after 'drinking all day' given huge points penalty
A teenager who sat in his dad’s vehicle while drunk and revved the engine, has been fined and had points put on his licence.
Dylan Vellacott, 19, admitted being in charge of a Vauxhall Astra near his home while unfit to drive through drink on December 19 2023, when he appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Wednesday, May 22.
The 19 year-old of Trefonnen Avenue then got out of the car and went to a nearby hotel.
Prosecuting, Mr James Sprunks said police were told about Vellacott getting into his father’s car without a licence and possibly being drunk.
He had left the scene so police went to the Hampton Hotel where Vellacott was intoxicated and a breath test showed 73 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, the drink drive limit being 35 microgrammes. He was arrested.
He told police after his arrest; “I have been drinking all day.”
Mitigating, Mr Geraint Parry said Vellacott only remembers some parts of the incident and was drinking most of the day.
He said Vellacott, of Trefonen Avenue in Llandrindod Wells, was extremely remorseful, had just turned 19 and has autism which significantly affects his behaviour and actions.
Mr Parry said friends told Vellacott to get in his father’s car and rev the engine and he did it. He said Vellacott’s behaviour has improved now he is receiving agency help and he volunteers for two local groups.
Magistrates fined him £80 and placed 10 points on his licence. He will also have to pay £85 costs and a £32 surcharge.