Man banned from roads after drink driving on M4

It happened around 1.15am on May 28 at junction 15 for Swindon.

Author: Harry LongPublished 18th Jun 2024

A man's been banned from driving for more than three years after being caught doing more than 100mph on the M4 while under the influence of alcohol.

It happened around 1.15am on May 28 at junction 15 for Swindon - officers witnessed Christopher Chitima, 31, of Broad Walk, Knowle, Bristol, speeding in the direction of Bristol.

He was arrested and taken to custody and pleaded guilty to drink driving.

He was disqualified from driving for 40 months, fined £384 and required to pay a victim surcharge of £154 and court costs of £85.

PC Tom Webster of the Roads Policing Unit said: “These are incredibly dangerous and reckless speeds to be driving at on any occasion, let alone when you have been drinking.

“There is simply no excuse for Chitima’s actions and he now faces a lengthy spell off the roads.

“Our Roads Policing Unit will continue to target and clamp down on drink and drug drivers on our roads as we know it can and does lead to fatal collisions.”

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