The driver was stopped and tested in Mount Austin. Photo: Bidgee/Wikipedia.
A 29-year-old man has allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading more than seven times the legal limit after he was stopped near Wagga Wagga.
Officers attached to Riverina Traffic and Highway Patrol stopped the man’s vehicle on Leavenworth Drive, Mount Austin, at about 1:50 pm on Wednesday (29 July).
The driver was subjected to roadside testing, which allegedly returned a positive result.
Further inquiries allegedly revealed the man’s licence was disqualified.
He was arrested and taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station, where he was subjected to further testing and allegedly returned a reading of 0.375.
The man was issued a Court Attendance Notice and charged with drive with high-range PCA – second offence, and driving whilst disqualified – second offence.
He is due to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court on 23 September.
Gary Delpiano exactly! I’m happy to pay for my meal and drinks, but I have no desire to pay for… View