A new survey reveals that a concerning number of wedding guests engage in drink-driving the morning after the celebration. The research, commissioned by Direct Line, highlights the dangers of morning-after drink driving and the prevalence of excessive alcohol consumption at weddings. The insurer urges attendees to be mindful of their alcohol intake and consider alternative transportation options to ensure road safety.
A shocking video has emerged showing a reckless driver heading the wrong way on a motorway, narrowly evading oncoming traffic while under the influence of alcohol. The incident, captured by CCTV, occurred on the M1 near Sheffield on March 9th at 2:45 am. According to South Yorkshire Police, the driver, a man in his 30s, was over three times over the legal alcohol limit when he drove down the fast lane into the path of oncoming traffic. Despite numerous calls to the police and evasive maneuvers by motorists, the driver continued on the wrong side of the motorway for two junctions before finally leaving the carriageway. Stopped by officers, the driver blew 125 micrograms of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath, far exceeding the legal limit of 35. He was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and dangerous driving and remains on police bail. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drink driving and the potentially catastrophic consequences it can have on both the driver and other road users.
Harrowing footage released by South Yorkshire Police shows an incident on the M1 near Junction 31, where a car traveled southbound in the northbound lanes. The vehicle, driven by an intoxicated individual with a blood alcohol level significantly exceeding the legal limit, prompted alarmed motorists to call authorities. National Highways cameras captured the car entering the motorway and continuing in the wrong direction for two junctions before exiting. The driver was intercepted by South Yorkshire Police officers and arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences of impaired driving.
A Belgian man has been acquitted of drink-driving charges after a court ruled that he suffers from a rare condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), which causes his body to produce its own alcohol. The man, whose name has not been released, had been working at a brewery at the time of his arrest. However, three doctors who examined him independently confirmed that he has ABS. In the verdict, the judge emphasized that the defendant does not experience symptoms of intoxication as a result of the rare condition and has been acquitted by the Bruges police court.
Cronulla Sharks playmaker Braydon Trindall has been stood down for an indefinite period after failing initial roadside alcohol and illicit drug tests on Monday morning. The 24-year-old was breathalysed two times above the legal blood alcohol limit and tested positive for an illicit substance, while also driving with a suspended license. Trindall will not train or play while the incident is being investigated by the NRL integrity unit, with the club prioritizing his welfare and health. The matter has been referred for a court appearance in May, where Trindall will face charges of mid-range drink-driving and possession of an illicit substance.
A court in Belgium has dismissed a drink-driving case against a 40-year-old man who suffers from auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition that causes the body to produce alcohol endogenously. The man was previously fined by police but later learned of his condition, which was confirmed by independent medical examinations. The judge emphasized that the defendant did not experience typical symptoms of intoxication. While people with auto-brewery syndrome produce the same type of alcohol as that found in alcoholic drinks, they generally feel less of its effects.
Cronulla Sharks five-eighth Braydon Trindall faces charges of mid-range drink-driving with a suspended license, while also being investigated for a potential cocaine positive reading. The incident follows a roadside test on Monday morning, hours after the Sharks’ victory over the North Queensland Cowboys on Sunday night.
A Belgian man with a rare metabolic condition called auto-brewery syndrome (ABS) has had a drink-driving charge against him dismissed in court. ABS causes carbohydrates in the stomach to be fermented, resulting in elevated ethanol levels in the blood and signs of intoxication. Despite registering breathalyser readings of 0.91 and 0.71 milligrams of alcohol per liter, the court acquitted the man after recognizing that the law did not account for unforeseen factors like ABS.
A Belgian man with a rare metabolic condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (ABS) has had a drink-driving charge against him dismissed in court. ABS causes carbohydrates in the stomach to ferment, increasing ethanol levels in the blood and resulting in signs of intoxication. The man’s lawyer presented evidence of his condition, which was confirmed by tests run by three doctors. The court recognized that factors unforeseen by law applied to the man’s case and acquitted him of the charge.
