Drunk Drivers Busted in Police Winter Crackdown
Police slammed dangerous motorists risking their lives and others’ on the roads during a winter crackdown. The focus? Drunk drivers caught red-handed in a national campaign called Operation Limit.
233 Arrests and Counting
Last month, officers cracked down hard, arresting 233 motorists for drink-driving offences. To set an example, those convicted and disqualified are being publicly named, aiming to put the frighteners on anyone thinking of getting behind the wheel drunk.
The ongoing Drink Driving: Together We Can Stop It campaign urges the public to prevent, persuade, and report suspected drink-drivers.
Shocking Drink-Drive Cases
- Brighton Nurse Caught: A 53-year-old nurse from Brighton was found with 59mcg alcohol per 100ml of breath—well over the 35mcg legal limit. He refused to provide a breath sample later in custody. At Brighton Magistrates’ Court, he admitted the offence and was banned for a year, fined £450 plus costs and surcharges.
- Pub Goer Crashes at Old Broyle Road: Adam Gower tested positive with 66mcg alcohol per 100ml after colliding with another vehicle. He got a 20-month driving ban and fined £1,164 at Worthing Magistrates’ Court.
- Speed Demon Overtakes Police Car: Harry Yeo, 24, was caught zooming at 70mph in a 50mph zone in Fontwell with a glazed look, later testing positive for 87mcg alcohol. He admitted drink-driving and was disqualified for 17 months and fined £370.
- Nightclub Decision Ends in Crash: Ben Quigley, 23, admitted to making a “foolish” choice to drive after spending all his money out, testing positive for 90mcg alcohol. After crashing into a hedge on the A27 at Tangmere, he faced fines, costs, and a driving ban at Worthing Magistrates’ Court.
Police Warn: Don’t Drink and Drive
These cases highlight the dangers and legal consequences of drink-driving. The police continue to urge every driver to think twice—your actions could cost lives.
