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Drink driving continues to be a problem in the Riverland

March 18, 2025 6:04 am in by

Four drivers have been caught under the influence on the weekend in the Murraylands including two in the Riverland.

On Saturday, 15 March, police stopped a car on Lawrie Terrace, Waikerie and the driver underwent a breath test, returning a positive reading of 0.092.

The 26-year-old man from Waikerie was issued with a six-month immediate loss of licence notice and his car was impounded for 28 days.

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And on Saturday, 15 March, police were called to Nookamka Terrace, Barmera after reports of a car being driven erratically.

Police located the vehicle with the driver asleep behind the wheel.

The 19-year-old man from Paringa underwent a breath test and returned a positive reading of 0.177.

He was reported for drink-driving, he was issued with a 12-month immediate loss of licence notice and had his vehicle impounded for 28 days.

Both drivers will also be summonsed to appear in Berri Magistrates Court at a later date.

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