In short:
A 32-year-old man allegedly blew 0.269 after being pulled over in Hoppers Crossing. He now faces court, with his vehicle impounded and an immediate driving ban imposed.
Vehicle impounded for 30 days with $1,225 release cost
A man with a suspended licence has been caught allegedly drink driving in Hoppers Crossing, recording a blood alcohol level more than five times the legal limit.
Police spotted a Toyota Echo being driven erratically on Heaths Road at around 7:15pm on 5 August. The vehicle was pulled over and the 32-year-old driver underwent a preliminary breath test, which returned a positive result.
He was taken to a nearby police station where he allegedly returned a reading of 0.269 in an evidentiary breath test — more than five times the legal limit.
Officers discovered the man’s licence was already suspended. He was immediately banned from driving and charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit and disobeying a red light.
His vehicle was impounded for 30 days, with a release cost of $1,225.
The Hoppers Crossing man is expected to face Werribee Magistrates’ Court on 11 November.
