Brandon Leigh McKenzie, 27, from Kuraby in Beenleigh Court for drink driving

A Logan man’s unbelievable excuse for drink driving when he wasn’t supposed to be on the road has been revealed in court, where he laughingly told a magistrate his reason for breaking the law.

Brandon Leigh McKenzie, 27, leaving Beenleigh Magistrates Court

A Logan man’s unbelievable excuse for drink driving when he wasn’t supposed to has been revealed in court, where he laughingly told a magistrate his reason for breaking the law.

Brandon Leigh McKenzie, 27, pleaded guilty in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on February 1 to one count of driving while over the no alcohol limit but not over the general limit and without a licence.

McKenzie was self represented in court and said he was remorseful for his behaviour and realised how silly his drinking was.

“It was irresponsible and a bad idea to have tequila for breakfast,” he told Magistrate Ron Kilner while laughing.

“I hadn’t had a phone for two weeks either so I didn’t know my licence was SPER suspended.”

Brandon Leigh McKenzie, 27, leaving Beenleigh Magistrates Court.

The court heard on December 23, 2023 McKenzie was in a three-car crash on Kingston Rd, Loganlea and breathalysed at the scene.

He blew a blood alcohol limit of 0.026 per cent and his licence was suspended.

He was also convicted of drink driving in 2021 where he returned a blood alcohol concentration of 0.144 per cent.

Magistrate Kilner said the Kuraby man’s behaviour was concerning.

“You’ve got a problem haven’t you. You have got to have a zero reading if driving without a licence.

“I take into account your personal circumstances, remorse and early plea of guilty when handing down a sentence.”

McKenzie was fined $250 and disqualified from holding a licence for three months.

A conviction was recorded.