Home / New ZealandDunedin woman got teen daughter to be sober driverOtago Daily Times4 Jan, 2023 01:31 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA Dunedin woman who thought she was over the limit got her 14-year-old daughter to be her sober driver.Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said officers were conducting checkpoints in Gordon Rd in Mosgiel on Sunday. About 7.10pm, officers found the teenager was driving with her mother, who believed she was over the legal alcohol limit. The mother recorded a breath alcohol reading of less than 250mcg [the legal adult limit], so she drove home, Snr Sgt Bond said.The incident served as a reminder that drivers needed to make a decision about either drinking or driving.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.“Don’t do both,” Snr Sgt Bond said.There were many alternative transport options for people consuming alcohol, including taxis, Ubers, buses, walking or appropriately licensed sober drivers.A report of concern had been made regarding the child driving, Snr Sgt Bond said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandNot kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting trips29 Sep 10:10 PMNew Zealand'If I wasn’t going to be a farmer, I wanted to be a teacher'29 Sep 10:09 PMNew Zealand'Serious risk to parks': Council warns over rise in e-motorbike use29 Sep 10:04 PMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
