‘You've got me': Former Bronco pleads guilty to drink-driving
Renouf, 55, was pulled over by police in a white Kia on Windsor Road, Red Hill, about 10.45pm on July 1.
Police alleged he failed a random roadside breath test, and that a second test returned a reading of 0.197, almost four times the legal limit.
Police prosecutor Kiara D'Odorico told the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday that Renouf was pulled over by police for a licence check and breath test, and admitted to them he was drunk.
Officers reported Renouf was unsteady on his feet, slurring his words, and dropped items on the ground while trying to retrieve his licence, D'Odorico said.
He was detained for the purpose of the second test, but Renouf responded, 'No, no, no,' and tried to walk away, the court heard.
He was handcuffed and taken to the watchhouse.
Lawyer Angelo Venardos told the court Renouf had been out drinking with friends in Paddington earlier in the day.
He then made the 'foolish decision' to drive home. At the time the former footballer, who has type-1 diabetes, was going through a hypoglycemic episode.
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