Michael Lambert was seen by officers leaving a Fiat Panda at Pyecombe off the A23 to enter the petrol station on January 12.
When he returned, he was challenged by officers but denied being the driver or knowing who the driver was.
He also initially refused to provide his name to officers.
The 30-year-old only held a provisional licence and was already disqualified after previous convictions for drink driving.
He gave a positive breath test which showed he was nearly twice the legal limit.
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At Brighton Magistrates’ Court on January 13, he was jailed for three months for his “flagrant disregard” of previous court orders and driving disqualifications.
Lambert, formerly an engineering worker of Ashenground Road, Haywards Heath, admitted driving over the legal alcohol limit, driving while disqualified, driving without valid insurance, and obstructing officers in the course of their duties.
Investigating officer PC Ben Dart from the Roads Policing Unit said: “Lambert seemed to be in a hurry to leave the petrol station after seeing police officers.
“He showed no concern for his previous driving disqualification from April last year.
“We know the devastating consequences that drink and drug drivers can have.
“So we are pleased that Lambert has received a significant custodial sentence, it should act as a warning to all drink and drug drivers who ignore the risks of getting behind the wheel on our roads.”
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