Four times over the limit DUI driver runs red light in front of marked police car
A man has allegedly been caught behind the wheel more than four times the legal blood alcohol limit after running a red light in front of a marked police car.
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A MAN has allegedly been caught behind the wheel more than four times the legal blood alcohol limit.
The 49-year-old man was pulled over after allegedly running a red light on Roystonea Ave right in front of a marked police car around 3.30pm yesterday.
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Police Watch Commander Senior Sergeant Siiri Tennosaar said the driver approached the Yarrawonga Rd and Roystonea Ave intersection and ran a red light unaware a police car was in the next lane.
He was apprehended and returned an alcohol reading of 0.209 per cent.
He was charged with high range drink driving, fail to obey red traffic light and drive unlicensed and was bailed to appear in court on May 11.
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