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 ZealandTwo Auckland players share $1m prize as Powerball jackpot climbs to $5m25 Apr 08:18 AMNew ZealandKayaker clinging to life rescued after two hours in dark harbour waters25 Apr 08:07 AMNew ZealandHydraulic issue forces Air NZ Auckland-Gisborne flight to turn back25 Apr 07:05 AMSponsoredEndangered bird gets another chance21 Apr 02:30 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
