Drink-driving charges

A Queenstown high school pupil has been charged with drink-driving and fined for breaching his licence conditions by carrying a passenger.

Sergeant Keith Newell, of Queenstown, said the 17-year-old Wakatipu High School pupil was stopped for suspected speeding on Arthurs Point Rd at 4.30pm on Wednesday.

He was found to be driving with a breath-alcohol level of 218mcg (there is a zero breath-alcohol limit for drivers under 20).

The teenager is expected to appear in court next week.

 

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