A drink driver from Huntingdonshire has been handed a driving ban as Cambridgeshire Police begin a crack down on drink driving at Christmas.
On November 11, the force received calls from members of the public with reports of a suspected drink driver in a black Mercedes Benz.
Officers caught up with the driver, David Calitz, 50, on the A428 near Caxton just after 11pm.
He gave a roadside sample of 123 microgrammes, which is more than three times the legal limit of 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath.
While in custody, he provided an evidential sample of 92 microgrammes.
At Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Friday (29 November), Calitz, of Graveley Road, Offord D’Arcy, was disqualified from driving for two years after pleading guilty to drink driving.
He was also given a 12 month community order and fined £140.
PC Porter, who investigated, said: "Thanks to quick thinking members of the public, this driver is now off the county’s roads and will have two years to consider his actions.
"Drink driving puts the lives of all road users at risk."
The case comes as part of the force's festive campaign cracking down on drink and drug drivers, with a warning that doing so could destroy lives forever.
Throughout December, officers are carrying out roadside checks across the county and people are also being reminded of the 24/7 confidential, dedicated hotline to report drink and drug drivers on 0800 032 0845.
If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.
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