A MAN who was stopped while driving in Gwynedd, less than 24 hours after appearing in court for driving while disqualified, has been jailed.

David Ellis Jones, 61, of Egremont, Cumbria, was sentenced to 28 weeks’ imprisonment.

He appeared in court in Caernarfon on Monday (August 12) following an incident shortly before 4pm on the A55 near Bangor on July 22.

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It transpired that Jones was already disqualified from driving after being dealt with for a drink-driving offence at Workington Magistrates’ Court in April.

On Monday, he was given a suspended sentence for this offence, but less than 24 hours later, he was caught driving on the A487 in Llanwnda.

PC Daniel Edwards, of North Wales Police’s Roads Crime Unit, said: "We see the devastating effects of those who have a total disregard for the sanctions imposed by the courts and continue to get behind the wheel after being disqualified.

“Jones clearly has no regard for the safety of other road users, with him completely ignoring the previous disqualifications that he has been issued.

“His actions not only showed a contempt for the authorities but were also selfish, dangerous and irresponsible.

“Having your licence taken from you means that the standard of your driving has put yourself and other road users at risk.

“This may cause an inconvenience but if you choose to continue to drive, the severity of the consequences could be life changing.

“I am glad that the courts have recognised this and have sentenced him to some time in prison to reflect on his actions and before he brought serious harm to himself or others.”