Driver high on cocaine in city centre ‘veered across road’ in front of …
A driver high on cocaine 'veered across the road' in front of patrolling police officers. Khalid Hussain was banned from driving for three years.
Police spotted Hussain's car veering across the road in Birmingham city centre[1] and pulled him over on Pershore Road. The 42-year-old failed a roadside drug test and Class A drugs were also seized.
Hussain, from Handsworth[2], was convicted of driving while under the influence of drugs. He was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday, November 3.
Police said he was disqualified from driving for three years and ordered to pay more than £750 in fines, court costs, and victim surcharge. A police spokesperson added: "Getting behind the wheel under the influence puts lives at risk, not only your own, but others.
"Road safety is a priority for us and our partners, including Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), local authorities and the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner. We joined forces under the Operation Triton banner earlier this year to pledge action to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads."
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