Driver stopped after being spotted weaving on Otago highway

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 11:21am

In this story Matt Lee, Dunedin Police

Police stopped a 33-year-old driver on State Highway 1 near Waikouaiti after multiple reports of weaving. The man recorded a breath alcohol reading of 1206mcg, which is nearly five times the legal limit. This follows a previous drink-driving incident involving the same driver in Timaru earlier this month.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 Oct, 10:57am

   Drink-driver five times over the limit spotted ‘weaving all over Otago highway’ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 21 Oct, 11:21am

   Drink driver eight times, and then four times, over the limit (opens in new tab)