Locals caught drink driving

A 36-year-old Yarrawonga woman was intercepted by police at 10.05 pm on Saturday, May 25, along Ferguson Road after police observed her failing to give way at an intersection. She provided a positive breath test and accompanied police to the station, where she returned a Breath Alcohol Concentration of 0.110. The accused was issued an immediate driving ban, received a penalty notice and also lost her license for 11 months.

Police were conducting a Breath Testing Site in Yarrawonga on Sunday, May 26, when they intercepted a 59-year-old Yarrawonga male driver at approximately 8:20 am. The driver provided a positive breath test and agreed to accompany police, where he returned a Breath Alcohol Concentration of 0.037. The driver had a condition of zero alcohol consumption due to his employment; therefore, he was in breach of this condition and received a penalty notice and a loss of license for three months.

Yarrawonga Police warn that if locals choose to drink and drive, they will be caught. Is it worth the risk?