Drink-driver arrested in Chesterfield while more than twice over the legal limit

A Chesterfield motorist was arrested at the weekend after driving while twice over the limit.
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On Saturday, March 4, the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit (DRPU) stopped a car in Calow after intelligence suggested the motorist could be under the influence of alcohol.

A DRPU spokesperson said: “Couldn’t have been more accurate as the driver provided a roadside breath test of 73ug (legal limit is 35ug).

The motorist was subsequently taken into custody by DRPU officers.