Another motorist has been charged with drink driving thanks to a report from drivers on the A1.
The vehicle was travelling on the A1 (M) Northbound at Junction 49 for Dishforth near Thirsk.
The same driver then crashed into the central reservation and spun round to end up facing oncoming traffic.
He blew almost three times over the legal limit when Police breathalysed him at the roadside.
The driver, a 38-year-old man from Sunderland, was arrested at the scene ·
Police said: “We patrol North Yorkshire’s roads 24/7; 365 days of the year and we are trained to spot the tell-tale signs of drink and drug driving.
“Please report anyone you suspect of drink driving to us by dialing 101 – or 999 if someone is about to get behind the wheel of a car after a drink.
“And lastly a big thanks to the members of the public who called in with this info. “Information from the public helps us keep our roads safe all year round.”