A MAN caught while driving under the influence of booze has been banned from driving for nearly two years.

Reginald Curry, 50, was spotted driving his Porsche with the lights off on Broadmayne, Basildon.

He was pulled over by police at around 1.45am in August 11.

Curry, of Heeswyk Road, Canvey, was breathalysed and found to be over the limit.

Curry pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol at Basildon Magistrates' Court yesterday.

He was banned from driving for 20 months, fined £300 and also ordered to pay £95 costs.