Driver arrested in Oamaru for breath alcohol allegedly five times over limit

Impairment through alcohol and drugs is one of four factors that can lead to fatalities and serious injuries on our roads, say police. Photo / Duncan Brown

• Southern Police urge motorists to drive safely after a driver was arrested for excess breath alcohol.
• A 31-year-old man was caught driving allegedly over five times the legal alcohol limit. The man is due to appear in court.
• Police thank the public for reporting dangerous driving.

A man has been charged after allegedly blowing over the breath alcohol limit by more than five times after he was seen driving dangerously.

About 5.20pm, Oamaru police were notified by a member of the public of a vehicle said to be driving dangerously on State Highway 1.

Police said one of their units saw the vehicle on the main street of Oamaru and signalled the vehicle to stop.

“The 31-year-old man driving from Christchurch to Invercargill returned a breath alcohol result over five times the legal limit.”

The man was then taken into custody at the scene.

A man has been charged after blowing over the breath alcohol limit by more than five times after he was seen driving dangerously. Photo / 123RF

The 31-year-old man is due to appear in court at a later date.

Police said there are four factors that can lead to fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.

“Restraints, impairment through alcohol and drugs, distractions, and speed.”

As the long weekend kicks off, motorists are urged to take greater responsibility on our roads and ensure everyone in their vehicle is able to reach their destination safely.

Police said they would like to thank the member of the public who reported the driving behaviour.

Police said if you see unsafe driving behaviour or someone in immediate danger, call 111 as soon as possible. You can also report non-emergencies or matters after the fact through 105, police said.

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