Police in Doncaster have released body‑worn camera footage showing one of five motorists who were stopped on suspicion of drink‑driving in the early hours of July 18.
Multiple stops during busy patrol
Officers on patrol in the town made five separate stops between about 1.30am and 6am that night. Breathalyser tests returned positive results in all cases, and one driver recorded a reading of 110 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath — more than three times the legal limit of 35.
In one of the incidents captured on camera, the female driver was told her test result was a reading of 90. The footage shows her denying the level indicated by the device while officers conducted further enquiries.
"Getting behind the wheel while you're under the influence of drink and drugs is completely unacceptable,"
The comment, provided by Doncaster Response Chief Inspector Gareth Hyde, underlined the force's concerns about the risks posed to other road users and pedestrians when people drive while intoxicated.
Offences and next steps
Of the five people stopped, four were reported to have been driving unsafely, with behaviour that could have endangered others. Another driver was found slumped over the wheel while the engine was still running. In a separate case, officers spotted a vehicle swerving and subsequently discovered a child inside; the driver was arrested on suspicion of drink‑driving and child neglect and has been charged to appear at court in September.
The remaining four drivers face charges of driving a motor vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit and are due to appear before the courts in due course.
- Date: early hours of 18 July
- Number stopped: 5 motorists
- Highest breath test: 110 µg/100ml (over 3× legal limit)
- Immediate outcome: arrests and charges; court dates pending
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal breathalyser limit | 35 µg/100ml |
| Highest recorded reading | 110 µg/100ml |
| Number of people stopped | 5 |
Chief Inspector Hyde urged people to plan ahead if they intend to drink, pointing to the potential for "catastrophic" consequences if drivers take to the road intoxicated. Local officers said the stops formed part of ongoing patrols aimed at keeping roads safe.
Anyone with information about drink‑driving incidents is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police through the usual channels. The force's release and the body‑cam footage act as a reminder of the checks police carry out and the legal and personal consequences that follow when people choose to drive under the influence.
