The Leviathan Hotel. Photo: ODT files
Senior Sergeant Craig Dinnissen, of Dunedin, said the woman crashed into a wall at the Leviathan in Cumberland St at 9pm after she lost control due to speeding with a space saver tyre.
The woman has a learner licence and blew an excess breath alcohol of 357mcg, he said.
She received an infringement notice for breaching the terms of her licence and faces drink-driving charges.
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