A 60-year-old man has been arrested after police officers noticed him 'stumbling' as he left a pub in the Midlands. The man admitted to consuming 'a pint' before getting behind the wheel, but a roadside breath test revealed a reading of 110 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath—more than three times the legal limit of 35.
Incident Details
Warwick Police officers on routine patrol observed the driver exiting a public house and staggering towards his van. They stopped the vehicle and requested a breath test after the driver confessed to having an alcoholic drink. The roadside reading of 110 led to his immediate arrest.
In custody, the man provided a lower reading of 99 micrograms. He will now face charges in court and is likely to receive a lengthy driving ban.
Police Statement
In a social media post, Warwick Police stated: 'Officers have been on routine patrol and have noticed the driver of this van leave a public house and stumble towards it. The vehicle was stopped and a road side breath test was requested after the driver, a 60 year old male admitted to having a pint before getting behind the wheel. The driver provided a road side reading of 110 so was subsequently arrested as the legal limit is 35. In custody the driver provided a lower reading of 99 and will be charged to court to explain his actions and will likely receive a lengthy driving ban.'
Authorities urge motorists to never drink and drive, emphasising the serious consequences of such actions.
