A repeat drink-driving offender has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being caught driving under the influence in Cambridgeshire for the second time in two years. The 45-year-old driver, who had been previously banned from driving, was found with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit. Police spotted the driver swerving dangerously on the A14 near Cambridge and pulled him over for a breath test.
The driver had a breath alcohol reading of 85 micrograms per 100ml of breath, far exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms. After checking the national database, officers discovered that the driver had previously been disqualified from driving for another drink-driving offence. His original ban was still in place at the time of his arrest.
At Cambridge Magistrates’ Court, the driver pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, banned from driving for a further five years, and ordered to pay fines and court costs. The court heard that the driver had not learned from his previous conviction and continued to pose a risk to other road users.
Cambridgeshire Police have reminded the public that reporting dangerous drivers is crucial in keeping the roads safe. Officers continue to encourage individuals to call their confidential hotline if they suspect someone is driving under the influence.
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Carl Millar is a highly respected and experienced drink driving solicitor who is the principal of Millars Solicitors.
Carl has been a specialist in road traffic law for many years and represents clients from all walks of life and all over the Country. He is well known for the dogged defending of his clients and robust cross examination of police officers and exert witnesses.
With a wealth of expertise in motoring law Carl is well placed to provide advice over the phone and deal with all road traffic matters in a calm and professional way.
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