Vincent Lime, 36, of Corringham, Essex, has been disqualified from driving after being caught more than four times over the legal alcohol limit while driving on the M4 motorway.
On December 6 last year, at around 3pm, police received multiple emergency calls from concerned motorists about a Ford Fiesta erratically swerving between lanes near junction 15 eastbound. Officers positioned themselves at Membury Services, between Swindon and Reading, and soon spotted Lime’s vehicle. They observed Lime weaving dangerously across lanes, nearly colliding with other cars, and varying his speed unpredictably.
When stopped, Lime showed clear signs of intoxication. He initially failed a roadside breath test, registering 148 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of breath – over four times the legal limit. In custody, his reading was 143 mg. Furthermore, Lime held only a provisional licence at the time, and his vehicle was seized by police.
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Pc Davis from the Roads Policing Unit described the incident: “Lime’s reckless driving prompted three separate 999 calls from concerned members of the public. He was swerving and nearly crashing into other vehicles at speed. Officers acted swiftly to safely stop him before a serious collision could occur. He was so heavily intoxicated it took eight attempts to complete the breath test. Considering it was a busy Saturday afternoon with heavy traffic, it’s remarkable no one was injured.”
Lime’s arrest was part of Operation Limit, a dedicated, month-long initiative by the Roads Policing Unit targeting drink and drug driving offenders across Wiltshire. This effort aims to remove dangerous drivers from the roads before they cause harm.
Pc Davis emphasized the importance of responsible planning: “Drink and drug driving will not be tolerated. Always plan your journey home if you intend to consume alcohol—even trips the following day when you might still be over the limit. Never risk driving if you suspect you are impaired. The dangers are simply not worth it.”
As a result of his actions, Lime received a 30-month driving ban. He was also ordered to pay £85 in Crown Prosecution Service costs, a £114 surcharge, and to complete 250 hours of unpaid community work.