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 ZealandLiving in the 'backblocks' in the 1920s25 Apr 05:00 PMOpinionKem OrmondGlasshouse or tunnel house: Which works best for your winter veges?25 Apr 05:00 PMNew ZealandHow one baby's death exposed NZ’s worst-ever serial child killer hiding in plain sight 25 Apr 05:00 PMSponsoredEndangered bird gets another chance21 Apr 02:30 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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