A driver was twice over the drink driving limit when they overtook police travelling over 100mph.

The driver of a BMW overtook marked road police on the M55 last night.

When they stopped, the driver blew 70 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath – twice the legal limit of 35.

Th driver was arrested and a further drug arrest followed.

On Twitter, a spokesperson for the road police said: “The driver of this BMW overlook MN18 on the M55 and then proceeded at over 100mph through the roadworks despite a fully marked car behind.

“When stopped, the driver was found to be twice the drink drive limit and was arrested.

“A further drugs arrest would follow.”