NSW Liberal powerbroker Michael Photios has had his licence suspended for three months after being caught drink-driving.
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The former state MP pleaded guilty in May to low-range drink-driving after blowing .051 when his car was stopped by police in Rose Bay in Sydney's eastern suburbs in March.
Mr Photios, 55, told police he had drunk about five glasses of white wine between 6pm and 8.15pm and eaten light food on the night in question, court documents show.
His black Mercedes sedan was pulled over by police on New South Head Road about 8.35pm. The legal limit is .05 for most fully licensed drivers in NSW.
According to a police statement, Mr Photios was "co-operative and did not appear to be affected by alcohol".
The factional kingmaker and prominent lobbyist attended Waverley Local Court to be sentenced on Wednesday.
Magistrate Julie Huber suspended his licence for three months and fined him $500, pointing to a driving record dotted with infringements, including several other periods of disqualification.
Mr Photios was the state member for the seats of Ryde and Ermington between 1988 and 1999, and also served as minister for multicultural and ethnic affairs.
