Police shocked as Fife motorist seven times over drink-drive limit

Police have stopped a driver in Fife was reportedly seven times over the drink-drive limit.

Published 22nd Feb 2022, 09:42 BST

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The incident happened in Glenrothes when officers were carrying out patrols as part of Police Scotland’s ‘Wear A Seatbelt’ campaign.

Police said they were “shocked” to record the reading.

In a tweet, Police Scotland said: “He blew a breath alcohol reading of 178 umg at the road side & 7 times the 22 umg limit at the station!

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“Luckily no one was injured by him.”

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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