Three over the limit

Police apprehended three drivers at an alcohol checkpoint in Musselburgh Rise on Monday night.

Sergeant Matt Lee said a 44-year-old man recorded a breath alcohol level of 485mcg, at 8pm.

He was charged with drink-driving and will appear in the Dunedin District Court.

Soon after, a 27-year-old man recorded a breath alcohol level of 566mcg.

He too was charged with drink-driving and will appear in the Dunedin District Court.

Also at the checkpoint, a 43-year-old man recorded a breath alcohol level of 388mcg.

He was given an infringement notice and 50 demerit points.

 

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