BMW driver breathalysed after police catch him travelling at 7mph on Sheffield Parkway
A man was pulled over by the police and breathalysed when he was spotted driving at 7mph on the Sheffield Parkway.
Earlier this month, a South Yorkshire Police dog handler out on patrol spotted a silver BMW One Series on the Parkway.
The car was travelling at only 7mph on the 50mph speed limit dual carriageway.
The driver was breathalysed and found to be twice the legal drink drive limit, it is claimed.
He has been bailed.
Throughout the festive period, police officers are cracking down on drink driving.
Officers are calling on people to ‘be a mate’ and not let friends get behind the wheel after having consumed alcohol.
Roads Policing Inspector Matt Collings said: “One in six fatal collisions involves a drink driver. It kills - it’s a fact, yet we still see people drive after drinking, thinking ‘it won’t happen to them’ or ‘they won’t get caught’- it is not acceptable.
“Sadly, drinking driving is an all-year-round occurrence for our officers to deal with but during December, we up our efforts to find those posing a risk as we know with the increase in Christmas parties and celebrations people are more likely to make poor decisions.
“We are asking you to do your part - don’t drink and drive. We are also urging you to ‘be a mate’. If you suspect someone of having a drink and about to drive, have a word, tell them what they stand to lose from getting behind the wheel.
“If you are concerned, report it to us.”