A driver was arrested in Wisbech for being almost three times over the limit and having no insurance or driving licence.

Wisbech Standard: Drink driver arrested in Wisbech for being nearly three times over the limit. Picture: CAMBS POLICEDrink driver arrested in Wisbech for being nearly three times over the limit. Picture: CAMBS POLICE (Image: Archant)

Police stopped the car on Bedford Street last night (December 27) and initially the driver refused to give a breath sample.

When they did a breath test it gave a reading of 98 - the legal limit is 35.

A post on the Policing Fenland Facebook page also showed two bottles of vodka in the car.

The post read: "How do you want to start the New Year?

Wisbech Standard: Drink driver arrested in Wisbech for being nearly three times over the limit. Picture: CAMBS POLICEDrink driver arrested in Wisbech for being nearly three times over the limit. Picture: CAMBS POLICE (Image: Archant)

"With a driving ban and a criminal record? Well this driver will be looking at the above.

"The driver failed the road side breath test by providing a reading of 98! (Limit 35)

"The driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, having no insurance and no driving licence. At the PIC the driver failed to provide a sample of breath.

"We seized his vehicle for no insurance. Enquires continue."