Police say
a number of motorists processed for drink driving at a Lower
Hutt checkpoint on 16 October produced high alcohol
readings.
Two motorists recorded evidential breath alcohol
readings over twice the legal limit. One recorded 924 mcg
per litre of breath while another under 20 years old
recorded 396 mcg per litre of breath.
Three other drivers
produced readings slightly below twice the legal limit,
recording readings between 714 and 771 mcg per litre of
breath.
The Traffic Alcohol Group checkpoint tested 1292
motorists in total during the evening. Police say they
are disappointed that the motorists who now face
prosecution chose to drive.
"Crashes resulting from drink
driving can have a very traumatic effect on motorists,
friends and families left behind," said Wellington District
Road Policing Manager, Inspector Peter Baird.
"The
number of people caught drink driving on this occasion is
relatively high. We're approaching the festive season and
the frequency of checkpoints will increase. People need
to ensure they have a plan to get home safely if they
intend to drink."
The legal limit for adult drivers is
400mcg per litre of breath and for drivers under 20 years
of age, 150 mcg per litre of
breath.
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