A 71-year-old man lost his driving license after drinking a strong hot toddy to help him sleep before getting behind the wheel
The whole thing went down when the police got a tip about a possible drink-driver. They found Marcus on Henderson Road one afternoon, and guess what? His breath test showed he had way too much alcohol in his system—72 micrograms when the legal limit is just 22.
To make matters worse, even though his car was insured, he wasn’t listed on the policy. He ended up pleading guilty to drink-driving and had a previous conviction from over a decade ago. The judge hit him with an £840 fine and a 16-month driving ban, but he might get four months off if he completes a rehab course.
His lawyer mentioned that Marcus was struggling with the loss of his wife and turned to that hot toddy for some comfort. It’s a tough situation, but the law is the law, right?
