A man dubbed 'New Zealand's worst ever drink driver' has been released from prison, despite describing himself as 'a danger to the community'. Raymond Charles Laing has spent the past three years behind bars after he was busted more than three times over the legal limit behind the wheel. He has been convicted 26 times for drink-driving, and a further 31 times for driving while disqualified. The man dubbed 'New Zealand's worst ever drink driver' has been released from prison, despite describing himself as 'a danger to the community' Laing was earlier jailed for two-and-a-half years for drink-driving, assault and dangerous driving causing injury in 2010, according to the Sunday Star Times. Before he was due to appear before the parole board last month, Laing sent a letter to the board that said 'I am a high risk offender and danger to the community'. Despite his comments, Laing will walk free on May 15. Raymond Laing has been convicted for drink-driving on 26 different occasions, along with 31 convictions for driving while disqualified . Before he was due to appear before the parole board last month, Laing sent a letter to the board that said 'I am a high risk offender and danger to the community' (stock picture) After his release, Laing will be forced to live at an approved address, complete an alcohol and drug treatment program and attend any psychological assessment and counselling ordered by his parole officer. He is also banned from drinking alcohol. Drink Driving Interventions Trust co-director Roger Brooking said punishment for the offence in New Zealand was lenient, and more needed to be done to keep potential risks off the roads. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Man set to walk free from jail just three years after caught drink-driving.
Raymond Laing jailed after caught three times over the legal limit.
He had been convicted for drink-driving 26 times before arrest in 2012.
Laing told parole board he is 'high risk' and a 'danger' to drivers.