North Yorkshire Police arrest woman for drink driving after falling asleep at wheel on A64
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While on patrol on October 3, one of the roads policing officers was approached by a member of the public to report a driver they suspected was falling asleep at the wheel.
Police were able to quickly locate the woman whose vehicle was damaged and appeared to be ‘very sleepy’.
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Hide AdOn undertaking a roadside breath test, officers were determined that she was over the drink drive limit and she was arrested.
Once in custody, a breath test showed a reading of 87/100mg, which is more than double the legal limit.
A police spokesperson said: “We would like to thank the quick-thinking member of the public who alerted us to the woman as they have no doubt helped prevent a potentially serious collision.
"If it was you who stopped our officer, please get in touch so we can thank you.”