Drunk Driver Caught Racing Over 100mph on M4
A Bristol man has been slapped with a driving ban for over three years after tearing down the M4 at more than 100mph while under the influence of booze.
High-Speed Chase Ends Near Swindon
Just after 1 AM on May 28, officers in an unmarked car caught 31-year-old Christopher Chitima from Knowle speeding towards Bristol near junction 15 for Swindon. The police followed him as he blasted along the motorway, clocking speeds above 100mph.
Chitima was finally stopped near junction 16, where a breath test revealed he was well over the legal alcohol limit. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Judge Hits Chitima With Tough Penalties
Last Wednesday, Chitima pleaded guilty to drink driving. He received a 40-month driving ban, a £384 fine, plus a £154 victim surcharge and £85 in court costs.
PC Tom Webster of the Roads Policing Unit said: “These are incredibly dangerous and reckless speeds to be driving at on any occasion, let alone when you have been drinking. There is simply no excuse for Chitima’s actions and he now faces a lengthy spell off the roads. Our Roads Policing Unit will continue to target and clamp down on drink and drug drivers on our roads as we know it can and does lead to fatal collisions.”
Wiltshire Police Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers
The wiltshire.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wiltshire Police Roads Policing Unit remains dedicated to cracking down on drink and drug driving to keep UK roads safe for everyone.
