Drunk driver nabbed in Lee on the Solent after sharp-eyed tip-off
Tip-off leads to roadside breath test
A quick-thinking member of the public called it in this afternoon, sparking the arrest of a driver in Lee on the Solent for drink driving. Fareham and Gosport Response officers stopped the vehicle and gave the driver a roadside breathalyzer test. The result? A hefty 69 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath—almost double the legal limit of 35.
No insurance, no escape
But that wasn’t all. Further checks revealed the driver was also behind the wheel without insurance. The vehicle was seized on the spot and loaded onto a recovery truck, putting an end to their joyride.
Police warn: “No excuse for drink driving”
Authorities hit home the message: “There is absolutely no excuse for drink driving.” With plenty of safer ways to get home, they stressed the importance of responsible choices. This arrest ties into the ongoing “Fatal Four” campaign targeting dangerous driving behaviours that cause crashes and fatalities on UK roads.
The police urge everyone to report suspicious driving and always opt for safe transport. Drink driving doesn’t just risk your life—it puts everyone on the road in danger.
