The driver was arrested after being made to take a breath test on the side of the road
A ‘reckless’ driver has been arrested after police said he blew three times over the legal drinking limit.
Officers said they spotted a vehicle driving “recklessly” through Brierley Hill in Dudley.
The male driver was immediately pulled over by police.
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He was then ordered to take a breath test on the side of the road.
West Midlands Police said the driver blew a reading of 111 – more than three times over the legal drinking limit.
Brierley Hill Police shared information about the incident on social media platform X this afternoon, February 27.
It did not specify exactly when or where the incident happened.
The force said: “We sighted a vehicle driving recklessly through Brierley Hill.
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“We stopped it, and spoke with the driver who provided a sample of breath.
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“He provided a shocking reading of 111 and was arrested.”
The legal drinking limit when behind the wheel of a car is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
Those caught driving over the limit can face jail time, a driving ban and an unlimited fine.