Six people have blown over the limit and two people are due to appear in court after a disappointing weekend on Marlborough roads.

“Police saw a number of concerning incidents over the region and it’s lucky nobody was killed or seriously injured,” says Sergeant Josh Clauson.

At around 7:10pm on Friday Police observed a motorbike travelling over twice the legal speed limit on State Highway 63, Wairau Valley.

The 24-year-old man had his driver’s licence suspended and his motorbike impounded.

An hour later at around 8:10pm a youth crashed a vehicle into a fence after driving dangerously on Thomsons Ford Road. The teenager involved has since been referred to Youth Aid.

On Saturday at around 4pm a driver sped through a Police checkpoint on State Highway 6, Pelorus, with officers having to take evasive action.

The man fled from Police but was located a short time later and arrested at around 4:10pm.

The man is due to appear in Blenheim District Court on 8 December charged with excess breath alcohol, dangerous driving and aggravated failing to stop.

“As we come into summer the public can expect more checkpoints, more Police on the roads, and no tolerance for dangerous behaviour.

“Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol puts not only yourself, but passengers and other road users in serious danger.”

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