Intoxicated Groundworker Escapes Driving Ban

A groundworker who was found drunk and sitting in a parked car in the early hours of the morning has avoided being handed a driving ban.

Burnley magistrates were told how Ian Fraser, 27, was never seen driving the black Audi A3. The defendant, who was almost three times over the drink-drive limit, claimed he had been warming the car up because it was cold.

When breathalysed at the police station after being discovered on Abingdon Road in Padiham on January 11, Fraser's reading was 98 milogrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Fraser admitted being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol. He was fined £310, with a victim surcharge of £31 and £85 costs. He was also given 10 points on his licence.

Mr Andrew Robinson (prosecuting) said that police discovered the Audi at around 1:45am, and determined it was causing a slight obstruction. He continued:

"They spoke to Mr Fraser. He was in the driver's seat and the engine was running. He appeared to be under the influence of something and he was arrested."

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