Police stop high range drink driver

A 23-year-old man from Stirling will face the ACT Magistrates Court after being caught more than three times the legal alcohol limit. 

About 10.45pm on Friday, 8 December 2023, police conducted a traffic stop on a Toyota Hilux on Streeton Drive, Weston. 

The man underwent a breath screening test which was positive. He was subsequently transported to Woden Police Station, where he returned a breath analysis of 0.180 grams of alcohol per 210 L of breath. 

The driver was issued an immediate suspension notice, suspending his right to drive in the ACT for 90 days. 

The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date charged with drink driving.  

ACT Policing is urging drivers to plan ahead before a night out heading into the festive season, as penalties can and will be imposed on those caught drink driving.