Crime & Safety
Oxfordshire police catch ‘drunk driver overtaking on solid white line’
The incident occurred yesterday (Sunday, March 29) as Thames Valley Police (TVP) officers spotted a silver Volvo on the A4074.
It was adjudged that the driver had performed an overtake on a solid white line and, once stopped, it was found that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, police have said.
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A spokesperson for TVP said: “The TCAShift sergeant was patrolling the A4074 near Nuneham Courtenay yesterday when this Volvo was seen to carry out an overtake across solid white lines.
“After stopping him, it was found that the driver was under the influence of alcohol and failed a roadside test.
“The driver later provided a sample in custody over the limit and is now waiting for their day in court.
“Drink driving is still one of the Fatal Five, which means your risk of causing a serious or fatal collision rises significantly.”