Chinese drunk driver ‘fails his English test’ after trying to convince police he is foreigner


The Chinese suspected drunk driver takes a police breathalyser test after the road accident in Chongqing on October 22. Photo: SCMP Pictures.

BEIJING: A Chinese man allegedly tried to convince police he was a foreigner by speaking in “faltering” English when questioned on suspicion of drink driving after a road accident, mainland media reports.

The driver, 33, began speaking poor English to police at the scene of the crash involving a car that had run into the back of a parked sports utility vehicle at 3am on October 22 in Chongqing, Police Joy Media, the national police social media WeChat news website reported on Saturday.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Regional

Malaysia needs time to study Asean joint visa proposal, says Home Minister
Mt Ruang: Last eruptions before Wednesday occurred in 2002, 1949
Thailand drops joint patrols with Chinese police after public backlash
Cops on the hunt for cable thieves in Ayer Hitam
Najib wanted to answer questions on money laundering in court, says investigating officer
Hearing for Siti Bainun's appeal against conviction postponed to Jan 30 next year
Biker ambushed by a tiger near Gua Musang, lives to tell his tale
Historic day for human rights in Malaysia, says Azalina
Many workers in boycott-hit companies are locals, says Rayer
Two nabbed for launching fireworks at police in Lembah Subang

Others Also Read