A member of the public reported the erratic driving to the Police
Bridlington's Neighbourhood Policing Team along with Patrol officers made an arrest on Sunday evening following reports of an erratic driver.
Officers say the vehicle involved subsequently crashed.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, having failed a roadside drugs wipe.
Officers involved in the incident say:
"It was a miracle nobody was hurt. A big thank you to the member of public who reported this to Police."
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North Yorkshire Council has decided not to proceed with a judicial review against York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith over the reallocation of transport funding.
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