A driver caught speeding on the M1 while three times over the limit claimed he was late for a funeral, police have said.
A spokesperson for the PSNI said the driver and six passengers were “lucky” they were “stopped before any serious damage could be done”.
They added that the recent incident followed an incident days before where someone was caught speeding at 112mph on the M1.
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Posting on the NI Road Policing and Safety Facebook page, a spokesperson said: “Just nine days ago we posted about a driver observed driving on the M1 at a speed of 112mph, who was also double the limit for alcohol.
“Unfortunately this message has not got through to everyone.”
Police said that officers from the Mahon Road Policing Unit stopped the driver who was travelling on the M1 at a speed of 103mph yesterday.
“While telling us he was late for a funeral, we detected a smell of alcohol from the driver who went on to provide a reading of 93, the legal limit being 35,” added the PSNI spokesperson.
When stopped the driver provided a breathalyser reading of 93
“The driver was arrested and brought to custody where he provided an evidential sample of 106, being three times over the limit.
“Once the driver sobers up in his cell he will be charged to attend court.
“It’s just lucky that he and his 6 passengers were stopped before any serious damage could be done.”
Police clarified that the vehicle was a seven seater.