A woman who police say drove with nearly four times the legal alcohol limit was allegedly contravening her zero alcohol drivers licence. File photo
A woman who police say drove with nearly four times the legal alcohol limit was allegedly contravening her zero alcohol drivers licence. File photo
A woman who police say drove with nearly four times the legal alcohol limit was allegedly contravening her zero alcohol drivers licence.
Hilda Kirkwood, 59, appeared in Whangarei District Court today on a charge of driving with an excess breath alcohol level and another charge of contravening her zero alcohol licence which carries a penalty of three months jail or a fine of up to $4500.
Kirkwood, of Raumanga, was remanded on bail to return to court on January 16 when she would be expected to enter a plea.
Last Friday, police were called to Whangarei Hospital at 1.19pm after a woman "dressed in a Santa outfit" allegedly hit a barrier at the entrance to the hospital before fleeing, leaving the vehicle stuck on a barrier.
Two officers were talking to a woman wearing a Santa hat and festive red on Maunu Rd when she walked off.
