Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times

Man caught driving with 'near fatal' level of alcohol in system

A Belconnen man has been banned from the road for three months after a "near fatal" level of alcohol was found in his system.

Police arrested the 36-year-old around 2:00am on Saturday June 1. He was driving a Toyota Corolla "erratically" through Strathnairn.

The was breath tested, recording one of the highest readings seen in the ACT of .443

He was issued a 90-day immediate suspension notice and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

ACT Policing reminds all drivers that impaired driving is one of the 'fatal five' causes of deaths on our roads.

If you are going to drink, please don't drive.

The breath result recorded by police. Picture supplied
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.