Police are urging all motorists to be aware of the dangers of driving while affected by alcohol, after a man was charged for allegedly drink driving twice in just over a week.
On 21 February, police intercepted a heavy truck travelling on the South Arm Highway. Police will allege the truck was unregistered, and the driver, a 61-year-old man from Sandford, was suspended from driving. The man underwent a random breath test and returned a reading of 0.147 – almost three times the limit. He was disqualified from driving for a further 12-month.
Today, police intercepted the same truck on the South Arm Highway. Police will allege the truck remained unregistered and was being driven by the same man. The man underwent a random breath test and returned a reading of 0.109 - more than two times the limit. He was arrested and remanded to appear before an after-hours court.
Acting Sergeant Mohammadi said, "Police urge all motorists to remember that drink driving is one of the fatal five causes of deaths and serious injuries from crashes on our roads."
"Getting behind the wheel when you're affected by alcohol puts your life, and the lives of other road users at risk - don't do it."
