Paul Krivitch was sentenced in the Adelaide Magistrates Court for hitching a ride on a tow truck

An opportunistic drunk driver sneakily hitched a ride on a tow truck to save his car from the impound, but his actions were posted on social media. See the video.

A drunk driver who hitched a ride on a towing truck to the impound yard was exposed by social media.

Paul Krivitch, 57, made a “very foolish” decision when he got behind the wheel a second time to rescue his car while over four times the limit.

The Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday heard Krivitch was stopped by police on February 27 on Greenhill Rd for a random breath test.

Krivitch returned a reading of 0.205 and was issued with an immediate 12-month licence disqualification.

Paul Krivitch. Picture: Facebook

Picture: Facebook

“You declined the police offer for transport and disputed the accuracy of the reading and claimed you had only consumed two beers,” Magistrate Christopher Smolicz said during sentencing.

The court heard police called a tow truck and arranged for Krivitch’s car to be impounded.

“Your vehicle was loaded onto the tow truck and as it drove away to the impound yard you hitched a ride on the tailgate without the knowledge of the driver,” Mr Smolicz said.

“You arrived at the impound yard without permission, you entered the car and started the vehicle and drove the car to your home.

“It’s not surprising your journey on the back of the tow truck attracted attention and you were observed by members of the public who filmed you.”

The court heard the footage was posted on social media which came to the attention of police, who then arrested Krivitch.

Krivitch, of Norwood, had previously pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including drink driving, driving disqualified and travelling on a part of a vehicle not designed for passengers.

The court heard Krivitch was previously working as a printing engineer but is currently unemployed.

Screengrab of justadelaidethings Instagram repost of Paul Krivitch, 57, from Norwood hitching a ride on the back of a tow truck to a car impound.

“Since your offending you have stopped drinking alcohol,” Mr Smolicz said.

“Your actions in hitching a ride on a tow truck was not sophisticated but opportunistic and done on the spur of the moment.

“It was submitted that you made a very poor choice.”

Mr Smolicz said Krivitch’s decision to drive twice while intoxicated was “very foolish, irresponsible and put the community at risk”.

Krivitch was sentenced to one month and 22 days jail, suspended on a one-year good behaviour bond of $500.

He was also fined $1100 and disqualified from driving for 12-months.

Mr Smolicz also ordered Krivitch to perform 70 hours of community service to be completed within six-months.