Drink driver swerving lorry on A14 ‘put innocent lives at risk’

A drink driver who was seen swerving his lorry across the A14 has been banned from the roads. A court heard Jaroslaw Tekieli was more than twice the legal alcohol limit. The 58-year-old was spotted by other drivers on the eastbound A14[1], near Molesworth, at about 5.30pm on January 8.

He was stopped by police on the A1198 just south of Godmanchester[2] and breathalysed. He blew 86 at the roadside and 66 in custody - with the legal limit being 35. Tekieli, of Castleton Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire admitted driving while over the prescribed limit and dangerous driving.

On Friday (January 10) at Cambridge Magistrates' Court[3] he was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 12 months. He was also banned from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended re-test and complete 180 hours of unpaid work.

Police left 'lost for words'

PC Sam Holliday said: "I am lost for words for why Tekieli thought it would be a good idea to get behind the wheel of an articulated lorry after drinking. He put innocent lives at risk and I would like to thank the motorists who called us and kept us updated of his location."

Cambridgeshire[4] Constabulary operates a dedicated, confidential hotline - 0800 032 0845 - which is available 24/7 and and can be used to provide information about anyone who may be driving under the influence.

Crimes in action should always be reported to police by calling 999.

References

1. ^ A14 (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
2. ^ Godmanchester (cambridgeshire-live.co.uk)
3. ^ Cambridge Magistrates' Court (cambridgeshire-live.co.uk)
4. ^ Cambridgeshire (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)