Sheer Madness on Wheels: Drink Driver's Shocking Disregard for Safety, The image speaks volumes, doesn't it? A mangled wheel and in another case at BP/Budgens Central Garage the designated premises supervisor Uppingham. drove her car into a wall after drinking and deciding to buy cigarettes.
Sheer Madness on Wheels: Drink Driver's Shocking Disregard for Safety
The image speaks volumes, doesn't it? A mangled wheel, a testament to some serious impact, begs the question: could anyone in their right mind believe they could drive a vehicle in such a state? The answer, as most rational individuals would agree, is a resounding no.
Yet, incredibly, this was the reality faced by officers who intercepted a drink driver operating a vehicle in precisely this condition. The audacity of this individual is staggering, particularly considering they blew over three times the legal alcohol limit in a roadside breath test.
It was the keen observation of an off-duty officer that first raised alarm bells about the vehicle's bizarre state. Their vigilance led to uniformed colleagues arriving on the scene, where the driver reportedly stumbled out of the car before readily admitting their intoxicated state. The subsequent journey to custody, a night in the cells, and the inevitable pot noodle now pave the way for their day in court, where they will face the consequences of their reckless actions.
This incident serves as a stark and terrifying illustration of why driving under the influence of drink or drugs is considered one of the "fatal four" factors contributing to road traffic collisions that result in death or serious injury. As this shocking image so clearly demonstrates, impairment goes far beyond just reaction times. Judgement, hand-eye coordination, and a multitude of other crucial driving abilities are severely compromised when alcohol or drugs are involved.
The message couldn't be simpler: don't drink and drive.
This incident echoes a recent case in Uppingham, where Leanne Robbins, a garage worker, drove her car into a wall after drinking and deciding to buy cigarettes. Her breath test revealed a reading of 98 microgrammes of alcohol per 100ml of breath, far exceeding the legal limit of 35. Consequently, she received a 25-month driving ban and a community service order.
Now, Robbins faces the potential loss of her personal license, which permits the sale of alcohol at her workplace, the BP/Budgens Central Garage in Uppingham. As the designated premises supervisor, the revocation of this license could significantly impact her livelihood.
In a plea to Rutland County Council's licensing committee, Robbins expressed "great remorse" for her "very big error of judgement." While acknowledging the possibility of her license being revoked, she has requested a three-month suspension instead, hoping to resume her life as much as possible once her community order is completed and while still serving her driving ban.
These two incidents, though distinct, paint a concerning picture of the dangerous consequences and poor decision-making associated with driving under the influence. The image of the damaged wheel acts as a visceral reminder of the immediate physical risks, while the Uppingham case highlights the broader repercussions that can extend to personal and professional life.
The message remains clear and unambiguous: the risks associated with drink driving are immense and entirely avoidable. The answer is indeed easy: choose not to drink and drive. The safety of yourself and others on the road depends on it.
Rutland County Council Licensing Committee Meeting - Tuesday, 29th April, 2025 9.30 am
https://rutlandcounty.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=464&MId=3017
Letter from Leanne Robbins to Rutland County Council
4th April 2025
FAO: DEMOCRATIC SERVICES/ LICENSING DEPARTMENTRUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
To whom it may concern
I am writing to you regarding the review of my personal licence hearing that I am unable to attend due to
transportation issues around my working schedule on the 29th April 2025 at 9:30AM
Firstly, I would like to let you know that I have great remorse for my actions on the 13th February 2025, as
much as it was a very big error of judgement on that evening, there is no excuse for that behavior.
Unfortunately, I cannot go back and rectify this mistake, but I can assure you this will not happen again
as this has had a massive impact on my personal life including my relationship with my partner and
friends and the incident was even in the Leicester newspaper which has brought great shame to myself
and my family. I am just very thankful that no harm has come to any other parties, and no other vehicle
was involved.
Consequently, I have been banned from driving for 25 months and I have been given a 100-hour
community order of unpaid work, which I will be completing at the Air Ambulance shop in Oakham. This
is the least I can do to repay for my actions of that night.
I am hoping to have the unpaid work completed by the middle of July to enable me to start rebuilding
my life and relationship.
I am aware that you can revoke or suspend my licence for this incident, I would like you to consider
suspending my licence for 3 months rather than revoking it fully. My community order will be finished
by then and I would like the opportunity to carry on with my life as much as possible whilst I have no
driving licence.
I have had a personal licence and have been the DPS of central Garage Uppingham for many years
without incident, we have assigned the director of Central Garage Uppingham as the DPS for now, so
the company that I work for can continue trading as normal. Moving forward this would eventually be
transferred back over to myself.
From a personal perspective I would still like the personal licence to enable any changes I may have in
my future possible.
I appreciate the fact that my actions have consequences for which cannot be ignored, so please
consider a suspension rather than a revoke.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and I am sorry for any inconvenience caused by me not
attending in person.
