Dash cam footage shows drunk driver swerving across M27

Footage shows the driver swerving across the M27 <i>(Image: Sussex Police)</i>
Footage shows the driver swerving across the M27 (Image: Sussex Police)
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Dash cam footage showing a dangerous drunk driver on the M27 has resulted in a woman being banned from driving for 36 months.

The video shows the woman driving on the M27, swerving between lanes while travelling on a 70mph road.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "Watch as this driver swerves between lanes on 70mph roads.

"Her shocking driving was captured on camera by a member of public.

"Ailison Fletcher, 50, a hotel employee, from Gloucestershire, was convicted of drink-driving and dangerous driving, and sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.

"She was also disqualified from driving for 36 months."

The footage captured Fletcher's dangerous driving and helped police bring the case before the courts.

The suspended prison sentence means she will not immediately serve the 12-week term, provided she complies with the conditions imposed by the court.

Her driving ban prevents her from getting back behind the wheel for three years.

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