A man has been caught by Nottinghamshire police sleeping at the wheel. The police shared a video captured by a body camera, which shows Jamie Barrett driving his van dangerously on the M1. He narrowly avoided hitting other vehicles as he swerved across lanes. Eventually, he came to a stop at a crash barrier. He has been charged with driving dangerously while over the legal alcohol limit.
The incident took place between junctions 25 and 26 of the M1. Jamie Barrett is a 30-year-old man from Market Rasen in Lincolnshire. During his court hearing, he pleaded guilty to both charges. As a result, he received a six-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months. Additionally, he cannot drive for a year and has to do 180 hours of unpaid work. Moreover, he has to pay a fine of £239.
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Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense as it puts both the driver and others on the road in danger. It is essential to promote responsible drinking and to discourage drunk driving. The use of technology such as body cameras can help in capturing evidence that can be used to prosecute guilty drivers
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