Jail for A90 drink-driver!

A drink-driver who led a high-speed pursuit deemed too dangerous for police officers to continue has been jailed for three months.

Despite being a first time offender, Robert Wilson's actions were deemed serious enough by Sheriff Robert McCreadie to justify a custodial sentence.

Perth Sheriff Court heard how the 59-year-old initially fled from officers after fearing he would lose his licence as he was over the drink-driving limit.

In a bid to evade police he left Perth by the A90 after midnight before parking in a lay-by and switching off his lights.

The accused was later traced at his home and arrested.

Wilson, of Rose Hill Cottage, Glencarse, admitted that on August 10 he drove dangerously by reaching speeds of up to 100mph on the A90, 60mph in Glencarse and 90mph on other unclassified roads.

Sheriff McCreadie described the incident as "one of the worst" he had seen in the court and ignored pleas from Mr Ralph to consider community service as a direct alternative to custody.

"I don't know how narrow these roads are but driving at that speed in the dark is quite unconscionable," he said.

"The problem is that there comes a stage when the offence is so serious that a custodial sentence is the only option.

Wilson was also disqualified from holding and obtaining a licence for 10 years and ordered to sit an extended driving test.

Source: http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Perthshire/article/7132c1/jail-for-a90-drink-driver-involved-in-high-speed-police-pursuit.html