A driver who blew nearly six times over the drink-drive limit and could not walk to the police car without falling over will now appear before court.
Yesterday (19 December), just before 2pm, roads policing officers responded to reports of a collision on the M1.
Upon their arrival, their immediate priority was to get the woman from the car, which had stopped in a live lane of the motorway, and move her to safety.
As the officer opened the door, he suspected that the driver might be over the drink-drive limit. When he began to pull her from the car, she was unable to walk and fell to the floor.
After safely getting her into the back of a police car, she blew 191 on a breathalyser, with the legal limit being 35.
Footage of the woman has been released to highlight the dangers of drink-driving as Christmas and New Year approach.
Temporary Roads Policing Inspector Brandon Brown explains more: “One in six fatal collisions involves a drink-driver. The decision to get behind the wheel after a drink can be devastating.
“As experienced roads policing officers, we have sadly had to be the ones to deliver the devastating news that someone’s loved one has died. Approaching a house with Christmas lights and cheer brings a greater darkness upon you.
“We are proactively patrolling the roads and carrying out operations to catch those who increase the risk to other road users and to reduce casualties on our roads.
“We can’t be everywhere; everyone has a responsibility. If you are going out and planning to have a drink, make a plan – and leave the car at home.”
The woman, aged in her 30s, has since been charged and will appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today (20 December).
