PSNI catch driver ‘three times over legal limit’ after vehicle spotted being ‘driven dangerously’

A driver has been caught allegedly 'three times over the legal limit' after police spotted a vehicle 'driving dangerously'. Officers in Lurgan[1] were alerted to the driver after seeing the vehicle being driven "dangerously" and said the motorist "made off" but crews "managed to bring the vehicle to a stop". When tested, officers said the driver provided a reading of 113 which is over three times the legal limit.

The vehicle was also suspected to be driven in a dangerous condition and was seized for examination. In a post on the Police Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Facebook page[3] in the early hours of Saturday, an officer said: "Whilst on mobile patrol officers from Lurgan sighted the following vehicle driving dangerously. It made off from police but was later sighted a short time later.

"Crews managed to bring the vehicle to a stop. The driver provided a reading of 113 which is over 3 times the legal limit!! The vehicle was also suspected to be driven in a dangerous condition and was seized for examination.

"Our crews will be conducting regular checks throughout the weekend.

The message is simple...Never Ever Drink and Drive!!"

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References

1. ^ Officers in Lurgan (www.belfastlive.co.uk)
2. ^ Police appeal after man and woman attacked before football match (www.belfastlive.co.uk)
3. ^ Police Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Facebook page (www.belfastlive.co.uk)
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