School-bus driver was caught drink driving

A SCHOOL bus driver from the Famagusta area has been fired and faces criminal prosecution after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol.

The 58-year-old driver had been on his way to pick gymnasium pupils at a Gymnasium on Tuesday when he was stopped by police for a routine check.

He was tested and found to be nearly twice over the limit at 39mg. The legal limit is 22mg.

The 58-year-old was arrested on the spot, charged and released to appear in court at a later date.

When the company that employs him was informed on the incident, the driver was immediately fired.

Furthermore, the Road Transport Department has launched criminal proceedings to have his professional driver’s licence taken away.

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