Six alleged drink drivers charged with putting lives at risk in Peterborough and Fenland over weekend
Six people have been charged with putting lives at risk by drink driving in Peterborough and Fenland over the weekend, police have said.
The half dozen could now facing a driving ban after being stopped by officers.
The six were:
Stanislaw Szewczuk, 48, of Western Avenue, Peterborough, arrested in Park Road, blew 101ugs in 100ml of breath (the legal limit is 35ugs).
Nerijus Kozlovas, 24, of Garton End Road, Peterborough, arrested in Oxney Road, blew 70.
Nick Spoor, 49, of Cambridge Road, Hitchin, arrested on the A1M southbound, near Sawtry, blew 98.
Marius Sinickas, 38, of Flore Close, Peterborough, arrested in Eagle Way, Yaxley, blew 87.
Virgil Radu, 38, of no fixed address, Wisbech, arrested in High Road, Wisbech, blew 6
Ionut Balotescu, 26, March Road, March, arrested in Churchill Road, Wisbech, blew 79.
PC Jon Morris, casualty reduction officer, said: “This is a shocking number, even a small amount of alcohol can affect your driving ability.
“There is no excuse for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol as it creates a feeling of overconfidence, makes judging distance and speed more difficult and slows your response reactions.
“Remember, our officers can’t be everywhere but they could be anywhere, so please don’t gamble with your life or your future by driving after consuming alcohol. It’s really not worth the risk.”
The Peterborough Telegraph has been campaigning for drink and drug drivers who kill to face life sentences when they come to court. Currently the maximum sentence is 14 years.
However, last week the Government announced there would be a change in legislation allowing judges to hand out life sentences. The new law will be put in place next year, and has been welcomed by families of victims killed by drink and drug drivers.
The force operates a dedicated, confidential hotline for members of the public to report drink or drug driving.
The hotline, 0800 032 0845, is available 24/7 and gives people the chance to supply the police with information to help reduce the number of drink or drug drivers on the county’s roads.
Being caught drink or drug driving could result in a 12-month driving ban, up to six months in prison, a fine of up to £2,500 and a criminal record.