Billyjoe Broad, 32, of Goldenhill, was described as being ‘extremely drunk’
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18:34, 24 Nov 2025
The Travellers Rest in Goldenhill.
Drunken Billyjoe Broad was sitting in a vehicle when it rolled back into a pub. But the 32-year-old, who did not have the keys to the vehicle, failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis.
Now the dad-of-three, who has a previous conviction for drink-driving, has been hit with a three-year driving ban at North Staffordshire Justice Centre.
Prosecutor Charlotte Morgan said the incident happened on Kidsgrove Road, Goldenhill, on July 18 last year. Miss Morgan said: “Police became aware of a vehicle on Kidsgrove Bank. The vehicle slowly reversed into the wall of The Traveller’s Rest pub colliding with the building at no more than 5mph.
“At the time the driver was not present. Officers were approached by the owner who stated he believed the man to be Mr Broad. But he was not aware how the vehicle was moved. Broad returned to the pub. He appeared extremely drunk. He refused to provide a sample of breath. He denied he had driven the vehicle.” Broad, of Taylor Street, Goldenhill, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis. The court heard he has a previous conviction for drink-driving in 2021. A probation officer who interviewed Broad, a fabricator, pipefitter and welder, said: “He accepts he consumed a large quantity of alcohol. He had drunk more than he would normally drink. He was outside having a cigarette. He sat in a vehicle. He did not have the keys. The vehicle rolled back. He fell out of the vehicle. “There are no excuses. He fully accepts responsibility. He should not have been sitting in the vehicle and he should have provided a sample. “He does have a previous conviction for drink-driving. He cannot explain why he did not provide one on this occasion. He was just fearful. He was being silly because he was so inebriated. He had no intention of driving.” Sarah Bailey, mitigating, added: “He had gone out to the local pub and drunk more than he probably should. He accepts failing to provide was the wrong thing to do. He regrets that decision.” Magistrates fined Broad £769 and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £308 surcharge. His ban will be reduced by 36 weeks if he completes a drink-drivers’ rehabilitation course.
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