Salisbury man banned from driving for drink driving crash
Warren Barrett crashed his car into a wall while intoxicated
A 22-year-old man from Bemerton Heath, Salisbury, has been banned from driving for 14 months after crashing his car while under the influence of alcohol.
On 17th August, 2024, police were called to Devizes Road in Salisbury following a crash.
Warren Barrett’s Honda Civic was found with extensive damage after it had collided with a wall.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers suspected Barrett was intoxicated.
He failed a roadside breath test and later provided an evidential sample showing 42ug of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35ug.
Barrett was charged with drink driving and pleaded guilty.
On 2nd April at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court, Barrett was disqualified from driving for 14 months.
He was also fined £747, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £299, and court costs of £200.
PC McColm from Salisbury spoke on the matter, saying, “Drink driving is one of the fatal five offences, and anyone who makes the decision to drink and drive must be prepared to lose their licence for a significant period of time. It is a selfish act and on this occasion Barrett put himself and the public at risk of serious injury.”