Police arrested a 73‑year‑old in Lubusz who was driving in reverse and was found drunk. The breathalyzer test surprised officers.
Gubin: 73-Year‑Old Drives in Reverse, Appears Disoriented
On Sunday, August 17, officers in Gubin (Lubusz region) received a report of a Toyota Yaris traveling in the opposite direction of traffic toward the city centre. The driver was described as appearing disoriented. Police stopped the vehicle for a road check. It turned out the driver was a 73‑year‑old woman. She emitted a strong smell of alcohol.
Police Test the Woman’s Sobriety
The woman was tested with a breathalyzer.
Surprising Breathalyzer Results
The test’s result was a big surprise for the officers. The 73‑year‑old had over 5.9 ‰ alcohol in her body. She was taken into police custody.
Charges Against the 73-Year‑Old
The car was secured as evidence. After she sobered up, she was charged with driving while intoxicated, which could result in up to three years imprisonment.
Kaynaklar: Gazeta, lubuska.policja.gov.pl
