Sussex Drink-Driving Crackdown Nets 233 Arrests
A computer engineer, a care assistant, and a carpenter are among the latest Sussex motorists caught drink-driving during a fierce winter crackdown.
Last month, Sussex Police stepped up patrols and checks as part of the national Operation Limit, resulting in a staggering 233 arrests across the county.
Sussex Police Cracking Down 24/7
Roads Policing Unit Superintendent Rachel Glenton said: “Our officers are determined to catch offenders before they cause serious harm. We patrol 24/7 every day of the year. While we can’t be everywhere, we could be anywhere.”
High-Profile Convictions Highlighted
- Joshua Taylor, 24 – Computer engineer from Horsham caught with three pints in his Porsche Cayman. Tested 51mcg vs legal 35mcg limit. Disqualified for 1 year, fined £578 plus costs.
- Aafke Bauer, 38 – Care assistant caught twice in under a month, driving while disqualified and failing to provide breath samples. Disqualified for 3 years, given 12-week suspended sentence and treatment orders.
- Thomas Gander, 30 – Carpenter who crashed into street furniture then fled scene. Tested 95mcg. Disqualified 2 years, fined £300.
- James Church, 25 – Caught driving with frosted windscreen in Burgess Hill, tested 52mcg. Disqualified 15 months, fined £400.
- Jerry Burke-Bowen, 34 – Social care assistant caught after police alerted by security staff in Hastings. Tested 91mcg. Disqualified 3 years, 120 hours unpaid work ordered.
- Jonathan Cromwell, 38 – Carpenter who tried fleeing police after speeding in Hove. Tested 60mcg. Disqualified 17 months, fined £400.
Harsh Penalties to Deter Drink-Drivers
Sussex Police will continue year-round patrols targeting drink and drug drivers willing to risk lives on the road. They are also naming convicted offenders to raise awareness and deter others.
Consequences of drink or drug-driving include:
- Killing or severely injuring yourself or others
- Minimum 12-month driving ban
- Unlimited fines
- Possible prison sentences
- Criminal records impacting employment
- Higher car insurance costs
- Travel restrictions to countries like the USA
For more on Sussex’s fight against drink-driving, visit our previous report.
