A WOMAN has been arrested after driving four passengers while nearly double the legal alcohol limit.
Sussex Roads Police breathalysed the 21-year-old after they noticed her “swerving onto a roundabout” in Brighton and almost crashing into other vehicles last night.
Officers say the driver and her four passengers were “highly intoxicated” and seemed to find the situation “amusing.”
Last night whilst waiting at a roundabout we noticed a vehicle swerving on to the roundabout in #Brighton. We observed the drivers actions, she was swerving from left to right and nearly collided with vehicles and the pavement. She was stopped by us 1/3
— Sussex Roads Police (@SussexRoadsPol) January 7, 2022
During a roadside breath test the driver blew 75 micrograms (UG) of alcohol - almost double the legal limit – and was arrested.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “The young 21-year-old female was driving with her four young friends. All four occupants were highly intoxicated.
“The female blew 75ug/L almost double the drink drive limit and was arrested; all occupants found this amusing.
“The female provided two samples in custody of 75 and 79 and will be charged.
“She is also in a position of trust in her career and her employer will be informed.
“Thankfully, tonight this did not end in disaster, and we did not have to knock a loved one’s door.”
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