However, it turned out Sklenar was also in no condition to be behind the wheel and he produced a high-range blood alcohol reading after being stopped and tested by police.

The situation only got worse for Sklenar when police also discovered he was a learner driver.

A passenger in the front seat was a disqualified driver and Sklenar was therefore deemed to be an unaccompanied driver.

Sklenar, 24, of Delany Street, Glenroy, pleaded guilty in Albury Local Court yesterday to charges of high-range drink-driving and being a learner not accompanied by a licensed driver.

Magistrate Tony Murray was told police were patrolling Union Road about 10pm on December 19 and saw a Holden utility travelling west.

It accelerated sharply, generating a large amount of noise, and continued at high speed.

Police followed the vehicle into Regina Avenue and stopped it in Gordon Grove for Sklenar to have a preliminary breath test.

The result was positive and a later breath analysis at the station gave a reading of 0.165.

Solicitor Peter Simpson said Sklenar was an apprentice plasterer and had two children.

He will rely on colleagues to drive him for work.

Mr Murray imposed a $1000 fine and 12-month disqualification for the drink-driving matter with a $400 fine on the second.