PSNI warning as motorist caught more than three times over drink-drive limit

The motorist was three times over the legal limit. Picture: PSNI/Facebook.

Adrian Rutherford

A man has been arrested for drink-driving after being caught at more than three times the legal alcohol limit.

Officers in Lurgan responded after reports of a car being driven dangerously on Friday night.

A 26-year-old was arrested.

They said the vehicle has been seized.

The PSNI posted details of the incident on its Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Facebook page, along with a photograph of the recorded reading - 113mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mg/100ml.

The PSNI 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 three 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."

A PSNI spokesperson later said: "The vehicle was spotted driving erratically at roundabout three at around 11.50pm last night, Friday.

"The black BMW made off from police but was spotted again a short time later on Brownlow Road.

"The driver, a 26 year old man was arrested.

He will be reported to the PPS for a number of driving offences."