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Drunken driver fined, banned

Apr 09, 2010 News

As police intensify their campaign against reckless usage of the road, a number of drivers have been punished for their indiscretion. Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the offences being treated very seriously.
Canada-based Guyanese, Hillchan Ramsahai, 52, of No 6 Village, Corentyne felt it in the pockets when he was fined $30,000 for driving dangerously and $7,500 for driving under the influence.
He was also banned from driving for nine months after he pleaded guilty to the two charges before Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the New Amsterdam magistrate court.
According to prosecutor, Satrohan Dayaram, police vehicle PKK 885 driven by Corporal Herman Leitch with Commander Steven Merai inside, and which had on its flashing lights was proceeding in a northerly direction when in the vicinity of the Sheet Anchor Public Road, a pickup, GLL 9297, driven by the defendant at a fast rate, suddenly came in the path of the police vehicle forcing the driver to take evasive action.
The driver of the pickup did not stop, but the police vehicle immediately pursued him. The vehicle was not caught until it reached New Amsterdam some two miles away.
Ramsahai was told of the offence and when he was tested his alcohol level was way above the limit.

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