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Motorist charged with driving while almost six times over the alcohol drink-drive limit

Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen Sheriff Court

A 53-year-old man is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today after allegedly being detected at almost six times over the drink-drive limit.

The incident occurred on Carmelite Street in Aberdeen at 11.45am yesterday.

A 41-year-old woman was also charged in relation to alleged drink-driving and other road traffic offences having been detected in the area of the Beach Boulevard in Aberdeen. She is expected to appear at the city sheriff court.

A third driver, a 51-year-old male, was also stopped and charged in relation to alleged drink-driving offences after being detected in Stirling Street and will appear at court at a later date.

Road Policing Inspector Neil Morrison said: “For those who are detected and charged in relation to drink/drug driving it is a minimum 12 month driving ban, a criminal record, a substantial fine and the possibility of a prison sentence.

“If you have concern that someone is driving under the influence of drink or drugs, please call the Police on 101 as soon as possible or anonymously via the charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”