Drink driver arrested for being nearly 6 times over the limit
The incident happened at Kirkby Malzeard near to Ripon.
Last updated 4th Jan 2022
A drink driver has been arrested for being nearly 6 times over the limit.
It happened on New Year's Eve, when officers were called to attend a two vehicle collision in Kirkby Malzeard at around 9.30pm. North Yorkshire Police says "we could clearly see one of the drivers was under the influence of alcohol."
PC 105 was on the scene:
"When the man was breathalysed, his sample contained a staggering 208ug of alcohol per 100ml of breath – that’s almost 6 times over the legal limit of 35ug!
"He appeared so intoxicated he could barely speak, never mind drive a vehicle, and had to be physically held up as he was unable to stand by himself.
"The man was arrested and upon arriving in police custody he provided a further positive evidential sample of breath before being charged for drink driving.
"Mercifully the collision was a minor one with no injuries but this has clearly been a very lucky escape for everyone involved.
"Despite the clear dangers of drink driving there are still individuals who continue to do so. Not only do they pose a danger to themselves, but they put the lives of many others at risk too. It is nothing short of stupidity."
The driver of the vehicle was released on bail and will appear in court this month.