Driver spotted 'stumbling around' trying to change tyre near garden centre fails breathalyser test in Dunbar

A driver was arrested after an “eagle-eyed” member of the public spotted him “stumbling around” while trying to change a tyre.

Officers were called to the scene at Strawberry Corner Garden Centre near Dunbar at around 11.10pm on Tuesday, March 14.

The 40-year-old failed a breathalyser test and then provided false details for cancellation of driving, according to a tweet by Road Policing Scotland.

He was arrested and appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, March 15.

An eagle eyed member of the public spotted the driver of this car stumbling around whilst trying to change a wheel. #DunbarRP traced the car, the driver failed the breath test & provided false details as they were disqualified from driving. Driver arrested and held for court. pic.twitter.com/z2iJKLJS65
— Road Policing Scotland (@PSOSRoads) March 15, 2023

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 11.10pm on Tuesday, March 14, to a report of driver acting suspiciously at Strawberry Corner Garden Centre near Dunbar on the A199.

“Officers attended and the driver, a 40-year-old man, was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences. He was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, March 15.”