Two people caught speeding at more than 150km/h while under the influence of alcohol have been blasted as "bloody idiots".
Acting Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said the first person, a 26-year-old man, was caught driving at 154km/h in a 100km/h zone on State Highway 1, near Allanton in Otago, at 10.05am on Sunday.
The man recorded more than 400mcg during an initial breath test, but elected a blood test.
His licence was suspended for 28 days.
Then at 10.30pm on Sunday, a 23-year-old man allegedly stole a car from Caldwell St in Brockville.
He ended up losing control of the car and crashing into a bank in Taieri Rd. He recorded 600mcg, and admitted to police he had been driving at 160km/h when he lost control.
He will appear in court on December 3.
Snr Sgt Bond said the two incidents were a recipe for disaster.
"It's disappointing that people continue to be bloody idiots,'' he said.
Impaired driving was a focus for police in December, and people could expect to see checkpoints, he said.
