Brock James Ferguson pleads to keep his drivers licence after busted driving twice the legal limit

A defence force worker has pleaded with a magistrate to keep his drivers licence after he was busted drink driving.

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March 8, 2021 - 9:27AM

Townsville Bulletin

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A defence force worker has pleaded with a magistrate to keep his drivers licence after he was busted drink driving.

Brock James Ferguson was randomly intercepted by police on February 11 this year and returned a positive roadside breath test.

Police prosecutor Peter Obermayer said Ferguson returned a reading twice the legal driving limit.

Self-representing himself in the Townsville Magistrates Court, Ferguson told Magistrate Peter Smid he was remorseful for his behaviour.

“My actions did not represent my good nature, character and the type of person I am,” Ferguson said.

“I can assure you your honour that this will be my first and only time I will make such a poor decision.

“I would sincerely appreciate giving consideration to a probationary licence or work licence as it would help me with work.”

Ferguson said he was a gun attachment in the 107 battery 4th regiment.

Ferguson's troop commander addressed Mr Smid to explain the impending disciplinary action.

“He is likely to face, at the least, an admin warning,” he said.

The court heard Ferguson did not have any previous traffic history.

Mr Smid told Ferguson he would lose his licence because his employment would not be terminated.

“The only way you would qualify for a work licence is if you were in a position without a licence you would lose your job,” the magistrate said.

“It would probably be easier if you had a licence but punishment is meant to hurt.”

Ferguson was fined $600 and disqualified from driving for 3 months.

A conviction was not recorded.