Daniel John Auglys pleads guilty to drinking driving at Coolum Beach

A Sunshine Coast driver has told police he only had one drink after he almost collided with oncoming cars before he blew an astronomical reading of more than five times the limit.

Daniel John Auglys leaving Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Friday. Picture: Sam Turner

A Sunshine Coast man blew more than five times the legal blood alcohol limit after he was seen driving erratically by police, a court has heard.

Daniel John Auglys, 47, however told police he only had one alcoholic beverage when he was pulled over about 12.15pm on April 21 at Coolum Beach.

Maroochydore Magistrates Court heard the Mount Coolum man was driving in front of police along South Coolum Rd when he was seen crossing on the wrong side of the road multiple times.

Police prosecutor Mark Burrell said officers saw Auglys swerve into the path of oncoming vehicles.

Senior Constable Burrell said due to the Mount Coolum man’s dangerous manner of driving he was intercepted by police and questioned if he had been drinking.

Daniel John Auglys smelt of alcohol when he was pulled over by police at Coolum Beach. Picture: Sam Turner

The court heard the 47-year-old smelt of liquor and had bloodshot eyes.

He blew a positive reading roadside despite Auglys saying he only had one drink in the morning before driving.

Auglys was taken back to Coolum Beach Police Station where he recorded an astronomical blood alcohol reading of 0.277 per cent, more than five times the legal limit.

Senior Constable Burrell said it was a very high reading, with Auglys putting the public and other road users in “extreme danger” due to his driving and level of intoxication.

The police prosecutor said the Mount Coolum man also had another drink driving offence on his criminal history.

Auglys, who represented himself, said he believed he only touched the centre line when he was driving, but ultimately pleaded guilty to driving under the influence.

Magistrate Haydn Stjernqvist fined Auglys $1200 and disqualified him from driving for 12 months.

Originally published as Daniel John Auglys pleads guilty to drinking driving at Coolum Beach