Source: New Zealand Police
Police were disappointed after Operation Bullseye uncovered several drivers that were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol.
Around 200 vehicles were breath checked last week in Gore after local Police executed Operation Bullseye to catch drivers that were breaking the law.
Four people were charged with excess breath alcohol over 400mg and one driver was immediately stripped of their license and vehicle after their third subsequent offence.
Infringements were issued to several other drivers, which included them not wearing seatbelts, using their phone, speeding and plenty of breath alcohol results that were over 250mg.
Police are urging drivers to take care while driving, to remove distractions and not drive impaired.
People driving while impaired put themselves, their passengers, and other road users at risk, with alcohol and/or drugs a factor in about 20 percent of all fatal crashes.
If you are in any doubt at all about being safe or legal to drive due to impairment, don’t – it’s not worth it.
Stick to the basics when driving: watch your speed and your following distances, stay focused – put your phone out of reach – wear your seat belt, and always driver sober and alert.
Gore Police wants drivers to know they can be stopped anytime and anywhere.
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