Drink driver apprehended after PSNI officers spot car stopped on M2 slip lane

By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Aug 2023, 12:54 BST
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An under the influence motorist was taken into police custody last night (Monday) after PSNI officers noticed a car stopped on the M2 slip lane at Sandyknowes Roundabout.

Detailing the incident in a post on the Police Antrim and Newtownabbey Facebook page today (Tuesday, August 22), a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said: “Last night, officers noticed a car stopped in the slip lane at Sandyknowes along the M2 motorway.

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"Upon checking on the welfare of the driver, we found reasons to suspect excess alcohol consumption while driving.

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The driver was arrested after police officers noticed a vehicle stopped on the M2 slip lane at Sandyknowes. (PSNI).The driver was arrested after police officers noticed a vehicle stopped on the M2 slip lane at Sandyknowes. (PSNI).
The driver was arrested after police officers noticed a vehicle stopped on the M2 slip lane at Sandyknowes. (PSNI).

“After failing a roadside breath test conducted by Road Policing officers, this driver was taken into custody.”

Issuing an appeal to road users, the police spokesperson added: “It is disappointing that a minority of people continue to disregard the safety of themselves and others by taking the dangerous risk of driving after drinking.

"Our message is clear. Never ever drink and drive.”