Speeding driver admits drinking
by Ben Andrews · Otago Daily Times Online NewsA Dunedin man driving more than double the speed limit admitted to being under the influence of alcohol when pulled over by police.
Acting Senior Sergeant Simon Reay said a black Mazda Atenza was observed driving "around" 120km/h in Eglinton Rd, in the suburb of Mornington, at 12.10am today.
Police did a U-turn and followed the 20-year-old driver along Glenpark Ave from a distance.
The vehicle continued speeding before being pulled over in Byron St.
Upon being stopped, the man admitted to drinking alcohol, underwent breath-testing procedures and recorded a breath alcohol level of 835mcg, Snr Sgt Reay said.
The legal limit is 250mcg.
The man was given a 28-day roadside licence suspension and summoned to appear in the Dunedin District Court.