Drink driver who "could have waited" for a lift home banned from driving
Police say Timothy Baker, 55, "decided to drive a car home despite his state of intoxication"
Last updated 28th May 2026
A drink driver who "could have waited" for a lift home has been disqualified from driving for three years.
Timothy Baker, 55, of Wyke Road, Trowbridge was stopped by officers are being seen straddling the central white lines on the A3102 Westbrook in Calne on April 24.
Wiltshire Police said Baker "could have waited for his daughter who was coming to pick him up" but instead decided to drive home.
After being stopped Baker was breathalysed and police say he blew 137 - well above the legal limit of 35.
Baker was subsequently arrested and taken into custody where police say he refused to provide an evidential sample.
He was later charged with failing to provide a specimen.
He pleaded guilty to the offence and in a hearing at Swindon Magistrates’ Court today (28/05), he was disqualified from driving for three years.
Investigating officer PC Nicholas Dorey, based in Chippenham, said: “Mr Baker showed a complete disregard for safety of others.
“He turned up to work drunk, where he worked as a driver and was sent home.
“He then could have waited for his daughter who was coming to pick him up, but could not wait the two minutes and decided to drive a car home despite his state of intoxication.
“He provided a reading of nearly four times the legal limit when police stopped him.
“I hope today’s result shows what happens to those who are selfish enough to get behind the wheel after drinking.”
Baker was also given a 12-month community order, 120 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and required to pay a fine and court costs of £199.