A cheesecake delivery driver who was caught behind the wheel at twice the drug-drive limit was “bouncing” prior to police being called.
David Glencross was found to have 23 diazapam tablets on him when he was spoken to by police in Inverkeithing.
Dunfermline Sheriff Court heard concerns had first been raised when the 47-year-old turned up for his early morning shift.
Police became involved when he was asked to return to the depot after bursting his tyre in a pothole.
‘Bouncing around’
Fiscal depute Amy Robertson said: “At around 6am the accused commenced his shift delivering cheesecake in and around Fife.
“As he arrived at work he spoke to a witness, who said the accused was acting strangely.
“The accused was bouncing around and standing close to the witness, invading her personal space.
“Thereafter the accused entered his heavy goods vehicle and left the locus.
“Some time later a phone call was received that the accused had hit a pothole, causing damage and was advised to return to the locus.
“Due to his behaviour the witness reported him to police as she had concerns he was under the influence.”
Blood tests showed drug use
Police also believed he was under the influence of either drink or drugs.
A roadside breath test was negative but he was found with the illicit tablets.
A police doctor later took blood that showed he was twice the drug-driving limit.
Glencross, who was representing himself, said he took full responsibility for his actions and was ready to accept the punishment of the court.
He admitted driving with a diazepam level in his blood of 1136mg/L at the town’s Hill Street on June 23 last year.
The legal limit is 550mg.
A sheriff sentenced Glencross, of Ballingry Crescent, Ballingry, to carry out 60 hours of unpaid work.
She also banned him from driving for 12 months.
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