Drink-driver arrested on A27 at Beddingham confesses: “I know I shouldn’t have been driving”

A man caught driving ‘erratically’ on the A27 at Beddingham confessed to police: “I know I shouldn’t have been driving”.
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George Reynolds, a sales assistant of Shipley Road, Brighton, was arrested by police on Christmas Eve after failing a roadside breath test, Sussex Police said.

He was charged with driving with 41mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system. The legal limit is 35mcg.

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A Sussex Police spokesman said: “George Reynolds was reported to police around 10.05pm on December 24, after he was witnessed driving a Citroen DS erratically on the A27 at Beddingham.

George Reynolds has been disqualified from drivingGeorge Reynolds has been disqualified from driving
George Reynolds has been disqualified from driving

“After failing a roadside breath test, he was arrested and charged with driving with 41mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system. The legal limit is 35mcg.

“Upon arrest, he confessed to officers: “I did have a few pints tonight and I know that I shouldn’t have been driving, especially at this time of year. I was just going to see my family this way.”

The 24-year-old appeared at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on January 29, police said, where he was disqualified from driving for 12 months. He was also ordered to a pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £32 victim surcharge.

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Reynolds is among 41 motorists who have so far been convicted as part of Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers, the force said.

The campaign – set by the National Police Chief’s Council – ran from December 18, to January 1, inclusive, and led to a total of 110 arrests in Sussex.

Details of people convicted as part of the campaign will be published on the Sussex Police website.

Sussex Police said: “If you’re prepared to drive under the influence of drink or drugs, prepare to face the consequences.

“These could include the following:

• Killing or seriously injuring yourself or someone else;

• A minimum 12 month ban;

• • An unlimited fine;

• • A possible prison sentence;

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• A criminal record, which could affect your current and future employment;

• An increase in your car insurance costs;

• Trouble travelling to countries such as the USA.”

People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug-driving, or visit the Operation Crackdown website.

They can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.

If people know someone is driving while over the limit or after taking drugs, they should call 999.