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Blind man sentenced for 150-mile drive while drunk
Hall, who is registered blind and had no licence, admitted drink-driving and dangerous driving after police stopped him near Carlisle.
- On Tuesday, Kirklees Magistrates' Court sentenced Anthony Hall, 50, to 36 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, after admitting dangerous driving and drink-driving while registered blind.
- Hall drove about 150 miles from Huddersfield to Cumbria on June 29 by following an HGV's tail lights while intoxicated and registered blind, navigating the M6 at night without a valid licence.
- Police stopped Hall near junction 42 after reports of the vehicle swerving; his breathalyser readings of 50 and 46 micrograms both exceeded the 35-microgram legal limit in England and Wales.
- Defence solicitor Adele Graham stated Hall suffered a breakdown, describing him as 'an individual in crisis making a poor decision while in crisis.' He must complete 90 days of rehabilitation and pay £272 in costs.
- Magistrate Tracey McErlain-Burns cited Hall's previous good character and personal difficulties when suspending the custodial sentence, noting no one was injured during the 150-mile journey ending near Carlisle.
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