The 38-year-old, of Fairy Fa’ Crescent in Crossgates, appeared in the dock at Dunfermline Sheriff Court where he was representing himself. Depute fiscal Amy Robertson said that, at 1.15am, police saw Smith driving his van and he was pulled over. He was arrested and taken to the police station where he was given four opportunities to provide a breath sample but failed to comply. Asked to explain his actions, Smith told the court: “It was sheer panic and fear. Sheriff Kirsta Jonnston banned Smith from driving for a year and fined him £520.