A drunk postman found behind the wheel of his car with the engine running and the lights on has been handed 10-points on his licence.
Harrison Brook, 23, of Perowne Way in Sandown, admitted a single charge of in charge of motor vehicle – alcohol level above limit when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this week (31st March).
Prosecutor Leah Dillon told the court that on 24th January, at around 02:40, Police noticed Brook sitting behind the wheel of his Seat on St Thomas’ Street in Ryde with the lights on and the engine running.
Officers approached Brook, who identified himself, admitting to Police that he had drunk some alcohol. The engine was then turned off and the keys placed in the officer’s vest.
A roadside breath test was conducted, which Brook failed, with a further test at Newport Police Station providing an evidential reading of 57, confirming the fact.
Defending Brook, Oscar Vincent told the court that his client hadn’t actually driven anywhere and that he had turned the engine on to keep warm whilst waiting for someone. He added that Brook had been out with his partner and the evening had gone without issue until they returned home.
Magistrates handed Brook 10-points on his driving licence and fined him £230. He was ordered to pay £85 costs a £92 surcharge fee.
Surely ex postie.
No wonder Royal Mail are in a state if they employ
P*ssheads.
People never learn, drink driving KILLS innocent people.
This incident didn’t occur at work, not sure why his profession needed to be mentioned tbh, and he didn’t drive the vehicle. So not a pisshead postie and not a drunk driver.
What happened to “drunk in charge”? Usually comes with a ban.
My thoughts exactly, there is obviously a big drink and drug
driving issue on the island.
Large companies like Royal Mail should carry out random
breathalyser tests so should Island Roads etc
They do random drug and alcohol tests at Royal Mail. He wasn’t at work though, it was 2.40am. It literally states it was after an evening out with his partner….
A drink drive conviction carries an automatic disqualification. The bench can hear special reasons why the person should not be disqualified and, if convinced may allow the peson to continue to drive nut usually with the licensed endorsed with a high number of points. That way, even the most minor offence that carries points will result in disqualification under the totting-up procedure. Sounds like such an application succeeded in this case.