Worthing man damaged traffic lights while drink-driving and failed to stop

Graham Partridge, 61, of Ontario Close, Durrington, has been fined for drink-driving after damaging two pedestrian traffic lights in Worthing and failing to stop.
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His case was heard at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

He was fined £750 and must pay £75 victim surcharge, £85 costs, after admitting drink-driving in Brighton Road, into Farncombe Road, Worthing, on January 9, 2019.

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The reading was 68mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, just under twice the legal limit of 35mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath.

He was also fined £500 after admitting failing to stop after an accident in Worthing, on January 9, 2019.

The court heard Partridge was driving a black Range Rover when the accident happened and damage was caused to two pedestrian traffic lights.

He was disqualified from driving for 18 months.