Tag: drink_driving
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Southland Police Apprehend 20 Drink Drivers in One Weekend
Southland Police caught 20 drink drivers from Friday to Sunday, with 16 arrests around Invercargill, and are warning motorists to expect alcohol and drug checkpoints anytime, anywhere.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues SouthlandNew Zealand Policedrink drivingInvercargillBlair Shirleybreath testsroad safety
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Police Breath Test 1,200 Drivers at Alexandra Shearing Event, Two Vehicles Impounded
New Zealand Police ran checkpoints on Centennial Avenue during the Alexandra shearing event, breath testing around 1,200 drivers and impounding two vehicles over the weekend.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesGeneral Politics New Zealand PoliceAlexandrashearing eventbreath testingdrink-drivingroad safetyCentennial Avenue
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Taranaki Police Operation Leads to Dozens of Charges, Checkpoint Evasions
Taranaki Police conducted a weekend road safety operation, resulting in 460 breath tests, six drink-driving charges, and numerous infringements. Two drivers evading checkpoints were arrested, one linked to burglary, highlighting police commitment to safer roads.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues Taranaki PoliceRoad PolicingCheckpointsDrink DrivingVehicle ImpoundmentPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Police Appalled by Bay of Plenty Drink Driving Incidents
New Zealand Police are alarmed by eight drink driving arrests in Bay of Plenty's Taupo and South Waikato areas in 10 days, with some drivers caught with high readings, including during school runs.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation New Zealand PoliceBay of PlentyTaupoSouth WaikatoDrink DrivingRoad Safety
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Waikato Police Arrest Drink Driver After Public Tip-Off
Waikato Police arrested a 34-year-old man for drink driving and bail breaches after a public tip-off about erratic driving on the expressway. Senior Sergeant Wayne Shanks thanked the public and urged sober choices.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation WaikatoDrink DrivingPoliceArrestErratic DrivingHamilton District CourtPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Hawke's Bay Police Target Drink Driving in Hastings
Over 1100 vehicles were stopped in Hastings, New Zealand, with four drivers found over the legal alcohol limit. Police issued infringement notices for license breaches and seatbelt violations.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Hawke's BayHastingsDrink DrivingNathan RossPakowhai RoadNew Zealand Police
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Whanganui Police Apprehend Drink Driver After School Drop-Off
A 36-year-old woman was arrested in Whanganui for driving under the influence, after being caught by detectives en route to another appointment. The driver was found to be 3.5 times over the legal alcohol limit.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation Whanganuidrink drivingarrestalcohol limitColin WrightKarin WakefieldPiet De VegtNew Zealand Police