Driver banned after caught asleep and over the limit

Tuesday, 12 September 2023 01:00

A male has been banned from the roads after being caught drink driving.

Alinafe MULENGA, 32, from Winterbourne Gunner was found asleep in his vehicle with the engine running in the middle of the A338.

At 3 am, on 28th July 2023, PC Evans and EO Homewood came across a vehicle which was static in the middle of the road with the lights turned on and the engine running.

PC Evans got out to investigate and saw that Alinafe MULENGA was in the driver’s seat asleep when woken up he tried to start the car (although it was already running) to drive away.

PC EVANS took hold of the keys, and MULENGA exited the car and started to run away before he was detained.

Alinafe MULENGA blew 91 on the roadside breathalyzer. He was arrested and taken to Swindon custody.

On 25th August, Alinafe MULENGA pleaded guilty to:

driving a motor vehicle with an alcohol level above the legal limit using a motor vehicle on a road /public place without third-party insurance driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Alinafe MULENGA was banned from driving for 40 months with an 18-month community order.

PC Evans said: “Unfortunately, finding drink drivers isn’t uncommon, but finding one asleep in the middle of the road with the engine and lights running is.

"At that time of the morning on the A338, with patchy fog, he could have caused a serious crash. The fact that Alinafe MULENGA didn’t have a license or insurance makes this especially concerning.

"Drink driving is one of the main five causes of serious injury or deaths on our roads. If you suspect a driver is driving over the limit, please report ASAP.”

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