A CARELESS van driver was busted being almost twice the drink limit while behind the wheel.

Thames Valley Police made the bust just before 9pm on New Year's Day.

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The motorist nearly lost control of their van but the force took hold of the situation and stopped them safely.

The driver was caught on the M40, off Junction Five, after the officers recorded the speed of the vehicle at 95mph.

In a post on social media, the roads policing team confirmed they now face a 'lengthy disqualification'.