A man stopped by police in Whangarei while on his way to get more alcohol was almost three times over the legal alcohol limit at the time.
Albert James PAUL, 37, appeared in the Whangarei District Court for sentencing on a charge of driving with an excess breath-alcohol level for a third or subsequent time after being stopped on Maunu Rd about 8.15pm on November 29.
Paul was given a breath test which revealed a level of 1126 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath, almost three times the 400mcg limit.
The police summary of facts to the court said in explanation he told officers he was on his way to get more alcohol.
Paul was sentenced to 200 hours' community work, 12 months' supervision and disqualified from driving for 12 months for his third drink driving conviction.