A motorist stopped on the M6 in Staffordshire was found to be more than three times the legal drink-drive limit, according to police.
Incident on the M6
Staffordshire Police's Road Crime Team pulled over a silver Astra between junctions 15 and 16 on Sunday evening after receiving a report from a concerned member of the public about the manner of driving. The vehicle had earlier been spotted between junctions 14 and 15.
Officers administered a roadside breath test, which recorded a reading of 114 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit in England and Wales is 35 micrograms.
Details from Police
Sharing a picture of the scene on social media platform X, the Road Crime Team stated: "Having received report from a member of the public concerned with the manner of driving a Astra on the M6 J14 to J15, we managed to stop the Astra J15 to J16. Driver didn't have a licence or insurance and shockingly blew 114 roadside. Limit is 35. Driver arrested."
The driver, who has not been named, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance. He was taken into custody for questioning.
Arrest and Charges
Drink driving is a serious offence that can lead to imprisonment, a driving ban, and a criminal record. The legal alcohol limit for driving in England and Wales is 35 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood, or 107 milligrams per 100 millilitres of urine.
Being over the limit significantly impairs reaction times, judgment, and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents. Motorists are advised to avoid alcohol entirely if planning to drive.
The case comes amid heightened awareness of road safety, with police forces across the country conducting regular patrols and checkpoints to deter drink driving. Staffordshire Police urged the public to report any suspected drink driving incidents via 999 or the non-emergency number 101.
The arrested motorist will appear in court at a later date. No further details have been released.
