This video shows the horrifying moment officers arrest a man falling asleep at the wheel after reportedly crashing into a side of a house.
South Yorkshire Police came across a 40-year-old man asleep in the front seat of a car at the scene of crash while they were on patrol yesterday evening (December 30). As they approached the vehicle they suspected he was over the prescribed limit of alcohol.
After officers tried to talk to the man, who was drifting in and out of consciousness, it was decided that he was unfit to provide a roadside breath sample. As the man was unable to stand or walk by himself, officers assisted him out of his car until he was safely placed in a police vehicle.
At the station, the driver was deemed unfit to provide a breath sample in custody and was transported to hospital for medical treatment. The man later failed to consent to having his sample analysed and has been reported on summons.
Temporary Roads Policing Inspector Brandon Brown said: “We are releasing this footage on New Year’s Eve to shows road users just how dangerous drink driving can be.
“Many people will be sensible tonight, and choose to use public transport or a taxi as their method of transportation when they celebrate the new year starting. But we are urging you to think twice before you get behind the wheel tomorrow – you very well may still be over the limit.”
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According to statistics 47 people have lost their lives on the roads of South Yorkshire in 2024 alone. Drink driving is one of the main contributing factors for fatal collisions, with one in six fatal collisions involving someone who is over the prescribed limit.
Inspector Brown said: “Everyone has a responsibility when it comes to making sure you are fit to get behind the wheel.
“We are dedicated to creating safer roads, and will be out tonight and tomorrow, ensuring that we catch those who pose an increased risk to other road users, please do your part.”
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