Man spotted riding e-scooter on motorway
He was found to be twice the drink drive limit
A man has been arrested after Avon and Somerset (AS) Police found him driving an e-scooter whilst drunk, on the motorway.
Footage has been shared online of the man riding an e-scooter down the hard shoulder in the dark and rain, with officers saying it was 3am.
The man was found to be twice the drink drive limit, was a learner driver and had no insurance according to the police.
"You couldn't write it," the police said, sharing the footage on X.
It comes as AS Police continue their anti drink drive campaign Operation Tonic over the festive period.
Inspector Rob Barker, Roads Policing lead at Avon and Somerset Police said: "If you know someone that regularly drinks or takes drugs and gets behind the wheel, then your action- or inaction – could make a real difference to the wellbeing of other road users.
“Your report could prevent serious consequences by helping us take a dangerous and irresponsible driver off the road before they can cause harm.
“During December, we’ll be actively targeting motorists who pose a risk to others by choosing to drink and drug drive, as well as carrying out proactive stop checks at key roadside locations both day and night.”
In 2021 drink and or drugs were a factor in a third of car crashes, killing 12 people in the region.