Swerving motorist was nearly 7 times drink-drive limit when followed on A9 out of Thurso
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A sheriff has called for a background report on a “potentially dangerous” drink-driver who was almost seven times the limit.
Sheriff Neil Wilson warned Ross Wilson that all sentencing options would be open when he returned to court.
The accused admitted having driven with excess alcohol and was meantime banned from driving.
Wilson (26) was spotted driving without lights in Thurso town centre late on April 3 by a concerned motorist who knew him, and decided to follow him to warn him.
Fiscal depute Grant McLennan told Wick Sheriff Court on Tuesday that the accused left Thurso, on the A9, still without lights and was seen to swerve and veer onto the opposing carriageway. The motorist continued to follow Wilson and contacted the police.
The motorist encountered Wilson stopped in a passing place and assisted him to a nearby house. Police officers arrived and found the accused “clearly intoxicated”.
Wilson, of Craigigdarroch, Stemster, Gillock, provided a positive breath test and was arrested.
A subsequent test revealed a breath-alcohol reading of 141mcg – the legal limit is 22mcg.
Solicitor Fiona MacDonald agreed with Sheriff Wilson who commented on the “very high reading”.
The accused will be sentenced on May 29.
