A man was 'pounced' on by police after attempting to take a friend to hospital having smoked cannabis and not having a driving licence.
Richie David Pugh, of Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, pleaded guilty to driving a Vauxhall Mokka while over the legal drug drive limit, as well as driving without insurance or a licence, on June 16.
A member of the public reported Pugh to police, who stopped him on Boundary Road in the town.
James Hartley, defending, said: 'He is dyslexic and he does not believe he can pass a theory test, but he knows how to drive.
'He took the keys to the car to take a friend to hospital but unfortunately someone was aware of it and police were there waiting to pounce.'
Pugh, who previously had a provisional licence which has now expired, was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £207 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and court costs of £85.
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