Scientist who helped develop breathalyzers banned from driving for drink-driving

The scientist, who is now retired, admitted that he had misjudged his condition.

A scientist who helped develop breathalyzers has been banned from driving after failing a road test.

This is reported by Metro.

Dr Richard Lacy, a 70-year-old retired Briton, admitted he had several glasses of wine and a pint of beer at lunch before getting behind the wheel on November 23.

His Peugeot later hit a roundabout on the A479 near Talgarth, Wales, UK. Damage to one of the wheels made it immobile.

Lacey told the court that he helped develop breathalyzers and previously cooperated with law enforcement.

Introducing himself at the hearing, Richard said: “I really have nothing to say. I misjudged how much I drank. I had a few glasses of wine at lunch and a few…