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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Extremely dangerous' - Driver serving road ban found asleep at wheel while almost five times over the limit

Sumod George Sam was found slumped in a running car with a high alcohol level, despite being disqualified from driving.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Kerry jockey Oisin Murphy pleads guilty to drink driving - receives 70,000 fine and 20-month ban as he issues apology

Judge Sam Goozee emphasized to Murphy during sentencing that he was fortunate that neither he, his passenger, nor the public sustained injuries due to his reckless behavior.
UK news
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Kerry jockey Oisin Murphy pleads guilty to drink driving - receives 70,000 fine and 20-month driving ban

A 29-year-old man was sentenced for driving under the influence, showing a breathalyzer reading nearly double the limit.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Family of girl killed in Carshalton crash call for law change ahead of inquest

Lillie's family is campaigning for 'Lillie's Law,' which seeks to impose immediate suspensions and lifetime bans on drink-drivers who cause injury or death.
London politics
fromThe Local France
5 years ago

Driving in France: What are the offences that cost you penalty points on your French licence?

In France, drivers start with points deduction on their licence, beginning with six points for new drivers, which increases for safe driving until a maximum of 12 is reached.
France politics
fromwww.wimbledonguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Drink-driving suspect arrested after car crashes into pedestrians at Mitcham bus stop

A man was arrested for suspected drink-driving after crashing into pedestrians at a Mitcham bus stop.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The device motorists want used to help tackle drink driving

A majority of UK motorists, 53%, support mandatory alcolock installation for drink-driving convicts, according to a recent RAC survey.
UK politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

East Londoners jailed in April including mum who drowned sons in bath

Kara Alexander, 47, murdered her two young sons, drowning them in the bath, and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Drink-drive London council boss given 88,000 golden goodbye' after crash scandal

Dosunmu's resignation and subsequent settlement has raised public outcry over accountability and misuse of taxpayers' funds.
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
4 months ago

Man, 38, charged with drink driving after pedestrian hit by car in Leyton

A 38-year-old man, Beniduthsing Ramjeeawon, has been charged with drink driving and possession of drugs following a collision with a pedestrian in Leyton.
London politics
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

TV presenter who had been DJing at Irish Open and crashed while more than twice the legal limit fined and banned

Ryan Hand, a DJ, was over twice the legal drink drive limit during a crash.
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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Video of drink driver caught drinking pint of Stella behind wheel of car in Brentwood

A man was banned from driving for consuming alcohol while behind the wheel, highlighting ongoing issues with drink-driving awareness and enforcement.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Moment ten-pint drink-driver confronted after leaving victim amputee

Leigh Brean, 43, admitted to causing serious injury by dangerous driving after consuming 10 pints and colliding with two victims, seriously injuring them.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Judge warns that evidence from Google Translate is 'hearsay' in drink driving case

Boncho Asenov was disqualified from driving for three years due to multiple motoring offences, including drink driving and lack of insurance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Lorry with 70,000 of stolen whisky stopped on motorway

During a routine drink drive patrol on the M606, West Yorkshire Police discovered a suspicious lorry that led to a brief chase and the recovery of £70,000 worth of stolen whisky. This surprising outcome highlights the unexpected nature of police work, where officers were initially focused on drink-related offenses.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Ex-Republic of Ireland international Anthony Stokes cocaine seizure and drink-driving chase sentencing delayed for drug test

Anthony Stokes, a former professional footballer for Celtic and Sunderland, was involved in a high-speed drink-driving incident in Dublin, reaching speeds of 160 km/h. This reckless behavior almost caused a serious accident with another motorist, highlighting the dangers associated with driving under the influence.
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