A man has been charged after allegedly being caught drink driving for the third time in just over a week, recording a blood alcohol reading more than four times the legal limit.
The 43-year-old from Forth was most recently pulled over on William Street in the north-west town on Saturday.
Inspector Adam Spencer said the man was arrested for driving while disqualified and returned a breath analysis reading of 0.210.
“He was arrested for driving while disqualified and subsequently returned a breath analysis of 0.210 – more than four times the legal limit,” Inspector Spencer said.
The man was first intercepted on June 5, when he was also allegedly caught drink driving at more than four times the limit.
He was then involved in a single vehicle crash two days later on June 7 and had to be cut free from the wreckage by emergency services.
“He was taken to the North West Regional Hospital and a blood sample was taken for analysis,” Spencer said.
The man’s vehicle has now been clamped and he will appear in court in October.
Spencer said the repeated alleged offending highlighted the serious risk drink driving posed to the community.
“It is extremely concerning to see someone continue to make the same dangerous decision to get behind the wheel while heavily intoxicated,” he said.
“This level of offending shows a blatant disregard for the safety of other road users and emergency responders.”
“Police will continue to take strong action against those who choose to drink and drive.”
