A Paisley man who drove to a friend in distress has been banned from the roads after plain-clothed cops caught him over three times the drink-drive limit.
Francis Murphy was caught “swerving repeatedly” over the road by cops in an unmarked police car on October 3.The 36-year-old admitted driving his BMW while the proportion of alcohol in his breath was 74mg.
The legal limit is 22mg. Procurator fiscal depute, Karen Yuill, told Paisley Sheriff Court: “Around 9.20pm, police officers were on plain-clothed patrol in an unmarked vehicle travelling on Netherhill Road in Paisley. “The officers were directly behind the accused’s vehicle when they observed it swerving regularly over the centre lane.“The accused turned left onto Netherhill Road and failed to indicate.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.
Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial“The vehicle came to a stop on Bruce Road and officers approached the vehicle.“From within the car, officers could detect a strong smell of alcohol.“Murphy appeared under the influence and when speaking with officers there was a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, his eyes were glazed and he was slurring his
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