Oxfordshire drunk driver banned and has vehicle seized

Thames Valley Police’s Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Police Team reported that they had stopped a driver in the past week who was uninsured and under the influence.

They said this in a wide-ranging update released today (Thursday, June 4).

A spokesperson said: “Breathalyser results showed the driver was four times over the legal alcohol limit.

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“We’ve since been updated that the courts have issued a three‑year driving ban and an eight‑week suspended sentence.”

This was not the only car the unit seized recently as they also confiscated a vehicle after they found it had no valid MOT.

A police officer in the Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Police Team (Image: TVP)

The spokesperson said: “We initially intended to stop the driver and offer some advice, but further checks revealed they’d already been warned just a month ago for the same issue… and, to top it off, they didn’t hold a valid driving licence.”

Nor were cars the only vehicle the team were focused on over the past week.

They said: “We dealt with cyclists running red lights at a pedestrian crossing… directly in front of a marked police vehicle. A bold strategy

One of the cars that was seized by TVP (Image: TVP)

“Words of advice (and reminders of road law responsibilities) were given. Whether on four wheels, two wheels or two feet – the rules apply to everyone.”

Following an increase in discarded nitrous oxide (NOS) canisters, the PCSOs spoke with members of the public about the drug, including health risks and community impact.

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They also supported the search for a missing child.

“Thanks to quick reporting,” said the spokesperson, “fast‑time enquiries and coordinated searching, the child was located swiftly and safely”.

They added: “Early reporting really does make a difference, and we’re glad this one had a positive outcome.”