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 . 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 .