Jye Ian Taylor in court for driving under influence, driving while disqualified

A 20-year-old Kingaroy man has narrowly dodged prison after being caught drink driving for the third time, and driving while disqualified.

Jye Ian Taylor, 20, pleaded guilty in Kingaroy Magistrate’s Court on Thursday to driving under the influence and driving without a licence, disqualified by a court order.

A young Kingaroy man has been banned from driving until 2028 after being busted for the third time driving while drunk and disqualified.

Jye Ian Taylor, 20, pleaded guilty in Kingaroy Magistrate’s Court on Thursday to driving under the influence and driving without a licence, disqualified by a court order.

Police prosecutor Lisa Manns said Taylor was stopped by police while driving on Walter Road, Kingaroy at 12.15am on March 7, 2023.

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“They observed a white Ford Falcon on the side of the road, a registration check revealed the owner had been disqualified from driving,” Sergeant Manns said.

“He had no reason for driving and had been given the opportunity for probation last time he was before the court.

“A breath test by police found a blood alcohol reading of 0.21.

“Given his history of drink driving, imprisonment is within range,” she said.

Defence lawyer Mark Werner said Taylor lived with his grandmother and needed support.

“He is educated to Year 9 and is currently on a youth disability payment as he was involved in an accident,” Mr Werner said.

Jye Ian Taylor leaving Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday.

“He was trying to become an apprentice mechanic but suffers from bipolar and schizophrenia.

“He sees a psychiatrist and did intoxicate himself that night. While he was drinking with mates he started having flashbacks and wanted to leave the situation,” he said.

Magistrate Andrew Sinclair said Taylor’s drink driving was just too dangerous and he was a danger to everyone.

“It is ultimately unacceptable to me,” Mr Sinclair said.

“You’re well capable of smashing into other vehicles or trees etc.

“It’s hard to believe your plan was to not drink and drive,” he said.

Taylor was sentenced to three months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months for high range drink driving.

He was sentenced to one month imprisonment, suspended for 12 months for driving while disqualified by a court order.

Combined with his previous driving disqualification, Taylor was banned from driving until 2028.

Convictions were recorded.