A motorist from Bride has admitted drink-driving.
John McCallion, aged 54, of Ayre View, failed a breathalyser test with a reading of 57. The legal limit is 35.
He also admitted a licence offence and having no insurance.
Prosecutor Michael Jelski told the court how, on May 22 at 8.35pm, police saw McCallion driving in Ramsey town centre.
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Due to the manner of his driving he was stopped on Bride Road.
He was asked if he had been drinking and said he had drunk three pints.
McCallion failed a roadside breathalyser test and was taken to police headquarters where he failed a further test, with the reading of 57.
Checks also found that he had no valid driving licence.
Deputy High Bailiff Jayne Hughes ordered that a probation report be prepared before sentencing, which will take place on July 10.
Bail was granted in the sum of £500 with conditions that McCallion reside at his home address, contact probation, not drive, and not leave the island without permission.