Moment drunk driver crawls at snail’s tempo the flawed method down the busy A55 earlier than being intercepted by police and hauled onto the carriageway by an officer

This is the shocking moment a drunk driver slowly steers his white van head on into a stream of busy traffic on a dual carriageway before being intercepted by police. 

The terrifying footage shows the vehicle driven by an intoxicated motorist – who is three times over the limit – crawl its way down the fast lane of an expressway. 

As the driver slowly creeps its way on the wrong side of eastbound road on the A55 in Penmaenmawr, traffic officers quickly bring the van to a halt. 

The force can be seen approaching the vehicle to apprehend the drunk motorist sitting behind the wheel, swiftly bringing safety back to the roads. 

The video is understood to relate to an incident last year, where a man jailed for a year after driving a mile up the A55 in the wrong direction, North Wales Live reports.

Alongside the video, Traffic Wales said: ‘This is the terrifying reality of drink driving: a driver 3x over the limit going the wrong way on the A55.

‘Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal – it’s deadly. This festive season, make the right choice. Don’t risk your life – or someone else’s.

MailOnline has approached North Wales Police and Traffic Wales for comment. 

It comes shortly after North Wales Police made more than 90 drunk and drug drive arrest since December 1 of this year, as part of their annual Christmas Anti Drink and Drug Drive Campaign. 

This is the ‘terrifying’ moment a drunk driver slowly crawls down the wrong way of a busy road in north Wales

The motorist behind the wheel of the white van was quickly intercepted by officers after driving a mile in the wrong direction

 Those arrested for drug-driving were aged between 17 to 71 years old, while those taken into custody for drink driving ranged from 20 to 78 years old.  

Several of those taken into custody on suspicion of drink driving have already appeared before the courts and have been disqualified from driving and fined. 

The highest reading of the campaign so far was from a man 39, who recorded a reading of 166 – with the legal limit being 35 – in Wrexham on December 17th. 

The man, who is from the area has since been charged with drink driving and will appear before Wrexham Magistrates Court on January 7th.

Last Saturday two HGV drivers were also arrested on suspicion of drug driving in the area, with both being taken into custody and later released under investigation. 

Sergeant Emma Birrell of the Roads Crime Unit is continuing to urge people to think before they get behind the wheel. She said: ‘We have a zero-tolerance approach to drink and drug driving all year round, but our December campaign sees us conducting extensive patrols across the region.

‘Driving whilst under the influence risks the lives of all road users and I’d like to thank all those who have contacted us so far with information. Your calls really do make a difference.

‘Anyone who is considering driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs should know that we will be out and about waiting.

The footage is understood to be in relation to an incident last year which saw a man jailed for a year after drunk – over three times the limit – in the wrong direction

‘We are fully committed to help make the roads safer for all and will continue to target those who endanger their own lives and the lives of others. 

‘So far, we’ve made arrests across the region – from Wrexham to Penrhyndeudraeth, Barmouth to Holywell, Blaenau Ffestiniog to Shotton. There is no hiding place.

‘Traditionally this weekend will see many attend Christmas parties as they clock off for the festive season so we are pleading with those to make arrangements to get home safely. 

‘Alcohol and drugs stay in your system longer thank you think so we’re reminding drivers that they could still be over the alcohol limit the morning after a night of drinking.

‘We want everyone to enjoy a safe and happy festive season and so this is one of our most important annual campaigns. 

‘Despite our regular updates and constant warnings around the dangers and consequences of drink and drug-driving, too many people are still prepared to put their lives and those of other road users at risk.’