Sussex Police Name and Shame Drink-Drivers in Brutal Winter Crackdown
Sussex Police have launched a fierce crackdown on drink-driving, arresting 233 motorists during last month’s Operation Limit. Among them were a construction worker, nurse, marine diver, and carpenter – all caught risking lives on the roads.
Horror Driving Blunders Caught on Camera
Officers have witnessed shocking stunts, including:
- Driving the wrong way down a one-way street with no headlights
- Crashing after a couple of pints from the pub post-work
- Being still over the limit after waking the next day
- Squandering taxi money on drinks, then crashing into trees
Notorious Offenders Revealed
Aaron Botting, 35, a construction worker from Eastbourne, was busted driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Brighton without headlights. He admitted to “a few shandies” and blew 58mcg in breath tests—well over the 35mcg legal limit. He got a one-year driving ban plus fines.
Conrad Eckersley, a 53-year-old nurse, was caught speeding erratically in Brighton after failing breath tests and refusing further samples. He also landed a year-long disqualification and hefty fines.
Adam Gower, a carpenter from Chichester, crashed his van after two pints and claimed he didn’t know he was over the limit. He was banned for a year and fined.
Lance Orton, 66, a marine diver from Littlehampton, admitted drinking whisky night before and forgetting he was still over the limit when driving. He faces a 20-month ban and over £1,700 in fines and costs.
Harry Yeo, 24, a steel worker, tore past police at 70mph in a 50 zone with a “glazed” look and tested positive for 87mcg. He was disqualified for 17 months and fined nearly £600.
Ben Quigley, 23, crashed after a night out in Chichester when he spent his taxi money on booze. He blew a whopping 90mcg and was banned for 23 months and ordered to do community service.
Sussex Police: Zero Tolerance on Drink-Driving
Superintendent Rachel Glenton said: “Our officers patrol the county 24/7, every day of the year. We want to catch offenders before someone is seriously harmed. The results show we could be anywhere at any time.”
Sussex Police urge the public to support their campaign Drink Driving: Together We Can Stop It by preventing, persuading, and reporting drunk drivers.
The Brutal Price of Drink-Driving
Drink-driving can lead to:
- Serious injury or death
- Minimum 12-month driving bans
- Unlimited fines
- Prison sentences
- Criminal records damaging job prospects
- Skyrocketing car insurance costs
- Travel restrictions, including to the USA
Sussex Police say they will keep cracking down relentlessly to keep roads safe. Drink-driving simply isn’t worth the risk.
