Suspected Ely Drink Driver Gets Banned For Three Years

A suspected drink driver who was seen by police twice swerving across carriageways has been disqualified from driving for three years.

David Jeakins, 35, of Saffron Piece, Sutton, Ely, was seen by officers on Saturday (29th August).

Police were on an emergency call on the A142 at Mepal but noticed the silver Transit van he was driving swerve out towards the opposite carriageway.

A short while later they turned round and travelled along the same road – still on the emergency call – where they saw Jeakins’ van swerve into the wrong carriageway for a second time.

Later on, Jeakins was spotted a third time driving into Sutton and was stopped by the same officers at the end of a cul de sac.

Police noted he seemed drowsy and unsteady on his feet. He was asked to complete a roadside breath test, but refused and was therefore arrested for failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Once back at the station Jeakins refused to provide a breath test for a second time and was charged with the offence.

Jeakins admitted the charge at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced to a three-year driving ban, a £120 fine and ordered him to complete an alcohol rehabilitation programme.