Tag: drink_driving
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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