A HYTHE drug driver has been banned from the roads.

Benjamin Peter Randall was caught drug driving on South Street in Hythe on March 21.

The 32-year-old was found to have Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine - in his blood.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to drug driving.

Randall, of Southampton Road, Hythe, was disqualified from driving for 15 months and fined £175.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85.