Andrew Packwood, 41, from Chepstow u-turned on the M4 and drove at oncoming traffic (Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE)

A man performed a u-turn on the M4 and drove into oncoming traffic because he wanted to go to the services and fill up with petrol, a court has heard. Andrew Packwood, 41 from Chepstow, headed directly into 70mph traffic.

Newport Magistrates' Court heard how on Tuesday, November 18, Packwood drove the wrong way down the M4 near Mago, Gwent, in his Ford Focus because he was running low on fuel and tried to reach the services by turning around.

Anna Parry, prosecuting, told the court that the 41-year-old had a long list of previous driving convictions. Don’t miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here .

His previous convictions include an incid

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