Devonport woman six times over the limit in morning sting

A WOMAN has been caught driving six times over the legal alcohol limit in an early morning swoop by police.

Police conduct breath tests on the Brooker Highway.

A WOMAN has been caught driving six times over the legal alcohol limit in an early morning swoop by police in Devonport.

The 34-year-old was charged with drink driving offences after she was pulled over on Wenvoe St at 8.30am yesterday.

She returned a breath analysis reading of 0.321 and was disqualified from driving on the

spot for 12 months.

The driver will face court early next year.

“Police would like to remind motorists that have consumed alcohol either prior to

driving or the night before to be careful when getting behind the wheel,” Acting

Sergeant Jessica Godfrey said.

“If you’ve consumed alcohol before you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, not only

are you likely to exceed the legal alcohol limit of 0.05, but you put yourself and other

road users at risk of serious injury or death.

“This is a timely reminder to all motorist leading into the festive period that if you choose

to have a drink, either have an alternative transport arrangement in place to get home

or give yourself enough time for alcohol to leave your systems the next day before

driving.”

Police said alcohol and drug tests were conducted at all times of the day and night and

morning operations would continue over the festive season.