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The general manager of a prominent alcohol-free pub in Aberdeen, Scotland, has been convicted of drink-driving after being apprehended more than four times over the legal limit
Hayden Geraghty, 33, who oversees the daily operations of the Sobr bar, admitted to the offence following a vehicular accident in the city on 7 March.
According to court records, Geraghty was found by authorities slumped over the steering wheel of his crashed vehicle. Breathalyser tests revealed that the proportion of alcohol in his breath was 99mcg per 100ml, according to Press and Journal.
This figure significantly exceeds the Scottish legal driving limit of 22mcg. Consequently, the court imposed a one-year driving ban and a total fine of £520 (RM2,885).
The incident has drawn particular attention due to the nature of Geraghty's employment at an establishment dedicated to sobriety
In a public response issued with Geraghty's consent, Sobr owner Kate Kenyon addressed the conviction, acknowledging the personal gravity of the situation.
Kenyon noted that the manager understands the extent of the damage caused to himself and his community. She further disclosed that since the crash occurred, Geraghty has been transparent regarding his personal struggles.
The bar management has opted to retain and support Geraghty from both a professional and personal standpoint
Kenyon argued that this specific situation highlights the necessity of spaces like Sobr, which aim to provide an environment free from the pressures of alcohol consumption.
"Behind every statistic is a real person," the statement read, adding that alcohol abuse often lacks a specific "look" and does not discriminate based on one's professional background or reliability as a colleague.
