A drink-driver who crashed his car into railings while on his way to McDonald's after a night out called police to the scene himself.

Jack Dale had earlier been out with friends, getting the train back from the pub and walking from the station to his home in Whitstable.

After arriving home, he felt hungry and decided to jump in his Renault and drive to the nearest McDonald's, in Chestfield, for food.

But while en route, he crashed his car into railings on the A2290 Old Thanet Way, blocking the carriageway.

The 28-year-old then called police to tell them about the smash, which happened on December 9.

When officers arrived at the scene, Dale admitted he was the driver and he was asked to do a breath test.

Dale, of Walmer Road, Whitstable, gave a reading of 55 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, when the legal limit is 35.

He was charged with drink-driving and admitted the offence when he appeared at Folkestone Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

District Judge Justin Barron heard Dale had never been in trouble with the law before, and had cooperated with police at the scene.

James Nichols, prosecuting, said: "He called the police himself after the accident.

"He admitted he was the driver and he'd crashed into the railings and the road was blocked. He's of previous good character."

The court also heard the payroll manager had only got into his car because it was late and he didn't want to disturb his sleeping partner by making something to eat.

Judge Barron read two references Dale had brought to court and said he accepted Dale was of exemplary character.

He said Dale had made a rather serious mistake, adding that he didn't expect to see him back before the courts again.

He banned Dale from driving for 14 months, fined him £553 and ordered he pay a victim surcharge of £221 and £85 costs.

If Dale completes a drink-driving course, his ban will be reduced by a quarter.