"I'm afraid that UK police officers would prevent him from swigging anything and stick a breathaliser tube into his mouth immediately."

Contrary to law here. Can't do the lizer for a period of time after a sip or after a burp. So the police take the perp back to lockup and he has the right to call his lawyer and get him there. Arrangements are made so that the lawyer says he will be there in X time but he never shows up.

And if you don't think a DUI guy can pay his way out if there are no injuries.... shake your head.

Had a buddy hit a culvert and FLIP his truck onto a lawn. He CRAWLED to the flower garden and started eating flower petals. I am NOT shittin youse. It's in the court record. The Lizer results were deemed inconclusive because the police report stated that the residents of the house saw him do the flower thing. Now, I don't believe he did that... take a guess what I believe. And, next time you drive drunk (and PLEASE don't) make sure you buy some roses first, eh? and have several thousand dollars in cash.