Blind Man Drives 150 Miles on Highway While Intoxicated
Summary
A blind, heavily intoxicated driver was caught driving an Opel Meriva on the M-6 near Carlisle after traveling more than 150 miles without a license or insurance. Anthony Hall admitted the offenses in court and received a 36-week jail sentence suspended for 18 months, along with alcohol restrictions and rehabilitation orders.
Key Points
- Police stopped an Opel Meriva on the M-6 near Carlisle after seeing it driving uncontrollably on June 29.
- The driver, Anthony Hall, was blind, heavily intoxicated, and had no driving license or insurance.
- Hall admitted taking the car without his wife's permission and said he drove to escape personal and financial stress.
- The court sentenced him to 36 weeks in jail, suspended for 18 months, and ordered alcohol abstinence and rehabilitation.
