Sandy Bay man blows 0.294 after getting vehicle stuck in a ditch in second alleged high-range drink driving offence in a week

A man has been accused of blowing almost six times the legal alcohol limit after his vehicle became stuck in a ditch – and it wasn’t even his first alleged offence for the week.

A SANDY Bay man has been refused bail after he allegedly blew almost six times the legal alcohol limit in his second alleged high-range drink driving offence in just one week.

Bernd Neubauer, 58, appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Friday before Magistrate Jackie Hartnett.

Tasmania Police said in a statement Mr Neubauer had his vehicle seized after it became stuck in a ditch on Adventure Bay Rd on Bruny Island about 4.55pm on Thursday.

The man returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.294.

He was charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit, driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and other traffic-related offences.

Police said it was the second time in a week the man was charged with high-range drink driving offences.

Mr Neubauer did not enter pleas to any charges and he was remanded in custody to appear on July 27.

Anyone who saw the vehicle being driven on Bruny Island on Thursday prior to the crash ia asked to call police on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.