Man arrested for driving five times over alcohol limit in Oamaru

Friday 30 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 8:01pm

A 31-year-old man travelling from Christchurch to Invercargill was arrested after being reported for dangerous driving. Police say the driver's breath alcohol level was more than five times the legal limit. The man is due to appear in court.

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1. The Press via StuffFri 30 May 2025, 7:38pm

   Man driving from Christchurch to Invercargill caught five times over alcohol limit (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 May 2025, 7:54pm

   Driver caught 'five times over limit' in Oamaru (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 30 May 2025, 8:01pm

   Driver arrested in Oamaru for breath alcohol over five times limit (opens in new tab)