Sussex Police have confirmed the latest trio of convictions secured as part of their annual Christmas drink- and drug-driving campaign, which ran throughout December and into the New Year.
The enforcement operation, aimed at reducing serious and fatal collisions during the festive period, resulted in 279 arrests across Sussex. Court proceedings are ongoing, but a growing number of offenders have already been convicted and sentenced.
Among the latest cases are
Jay Hickey, 33, of no fixed address. Hickey was stopped by officers in Durrington Lane, Worthing, on 2 December after concerns were raised about his driving. He was later charged with failing to provide a blood specimen for analysis. At Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 30 December, Hickey was disqualified from driving for 16 months, fined £120, and ordered to pay court costs and a victim surcharge.
Billie Saunders, 24, from Beaumont Close, Crawley, was arrested on 6 December after being stopped in Crawley High Street. She was found to have 76 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, more than twice the legal limit. Appearing at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 30 December, Saunders received a 17-month driving ban, a fine, costs, and a victim surcharge.
n a third case, Krystian Nierwinski, 27, also of no fixed address, was arrested in Bedford Avenue, Bognor Regis, on 28 December. Tests revealed he was driving with 115 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, almost four times the legal limit. He was also found to be driving without a valid licence or insurance. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 29 December, Nierwinski was banned from driving for 26 months and ordered to pay a substantial fine, costs, and a victim surcharge.
Sussex Police say drink and drug-driving remains a major cause of serious road collisions, with potentially devastating consequences for victims, families, and communities. Officers continue to warn motorists that even one drink can impair judgement and reaction times.
The force has confirmed that further court results from the Christmas campaign will be published as cases progress through the legal system.
Anyone who suspects a driver may be under the influence of drink or drugs is urged to contact police immediately by calling 999, or report concerns anonymously via Crimestoppers.
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