Alness driver reported to fiscal as Highland police flag 'fatal five' concerns on the roads
Published: 08:13, 20 March 2023
| Updated: 08:14, 20 March 2023
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AN Easter Ross man stopped by police has been reported to the fiscal after being found to be five times the legal drink-drive limit, in possession of a knife and without insurance.
The Highlands and Islands division of Police Scotland shared the incident on its social media feed using the #Fatal5 hasthtag and urging others not to risk it.
Police said the 34-year-old from Alness provided a breath alcohol reading that measured five times the legal limit.
22 microgrammes (mcg) of alcohol in 100 ml of breath. The driver registered a reading of 110, according to police.
The vehicle was seized and the driver reported, police said.
The fatal five as described by road traffic police in their campaigns are:
- dangerous/careless driving
- speeding
- seatbelt offences
- mobile phone offences
- drink and drug driving
