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Driver pulled over in Northfleet gives roadside breath test four times legal limit

A driver was stopped by police after he was seen weaving across the road, and then gave a roadside breath test four times the limit.

The vehicle was spotted by officers out on patrol in Northfleet.

Police gave the driver a roadside breath test. Stock photo
Police gave the driver a roadside breath test. Stock photo

Police pulled them over and breathalysed them, and the test gave a reading of 149ml of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Kent Police Roads tweeted earlier today: "#RPU3 unmarked in Northfleet sighted a vehicle weaving across the road.

"Checks showed no insurance, driver appeared intoxicated. Roadside breath test showed 149ml/100ml of breath, legal limit being 35mg/100ml. Court date to follow. #Fatal4 #GoosenHawk DS"

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