Man charged with drunk driving in Hastings after being over three times the legal limit
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The man was stopped just off Battle Road in Hastings, after a concerned member of the public notified us about the male staggering round in a car park before driving away.
Police reported that the man provided a roadside breath test, blowing over 120mg (Legal limit 35mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath).
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Hide AdFollowing this the man was disqualified from driving for a period of 29 months.
The man was also ordered by a doctor to undergo a drug/alcohol treatment program as well as fine of £199 was imposed.
An officer from the Road Policing Unit (RPU) said: “It is crucial to emphasise that all drivers under the influence of alcohol/drugs pose a substantial risk to public safety. In this particular case, the male in question was deemed to be of high risk but has now been removed from the roads.”