Officers noticed a strong smell of alcohol
An e-scooter rider, who was more than three times the alcohol limit, has been banned from the roads for 12 months. Officers spotted the rider, Nesta Hall, 21, swerving on an e-scooter across St Albans Road, in Cambridge, on Sunday, December 28.
The officers followed him along Arbury Road, where he parked the e-scooter and attempted to flee from the officers. They caught him and noticed a strong smell of alcohol.
The 21-year-old blew 118 at the roadside, which is more than three times the legal limit, but refused to provide an evidential sample in custody. Hall, of Crispin Close, Cambridge, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 12. He was disqualified and ordered to pay a fine of £100.
PC Max Bradley, who investigated, said: “While operating a Voi e-scooter is permitted, privately purchased ones remain prohibited in public places. We strongly encourage everyone to follow the regulations and prioritise safety on our roads.”
The force operates a dedicated, confidential hotline, 0800 032 0845, which is available at all times and allows the reporting of those believed to be driving under the influence.
