Suspected drink driver, 39, arrested after clocking 110mph on M5 in Sandwell
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after police stopped a car which clocked 110mph on the motorway.
Officers from West Midlands Police's Roads Policing Unit spotted a car being driven at speed on the M5 between junction two and junction one at around 6.40pm on Tuesday, January 27.
The car was brought to a stop at junction nine of the M6, and following enquiries, a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. He remains in custody for questioning.
Superintendent Jack Hadley, Head of Roads Policing Unit, said: “There is no excuse to ever get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I really don’t see why some people think this is acceptable behaviour.
"The devastating impact on other drivers, pedestrians and the life changing consequences should be a strong enough reason to not drive under the influence.
“If you suspect someone of driving under the influence of drink or drugs. Report them. You can do this anonymously and it could end up saving lives.
“With the announcement of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy, we are committed saving lives by taking dangerous and reckless drivers off our roads. We need everyone to work together – partner agencies and the public – to help us do this. It can never be acceptable to drink and drive.
