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Driver in ACT allegedly found to have ‘near fatal’ blood alcohol reading
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Driver in ACT allegedly found to have ‘near fatal’ blood alcohol reading

A drunk driver in the ACT has passed a “near fatal” blood alcohol reading during a breath test, marking one of the highest records seen in the state.

The 36-year-old driver was stopped in Strathnairn, Belconnen, at around 2am yesterday, after officers allegedly observed a Toyota Corolla driving erratically.

The man was given a breath test and allegedly recorded a reading of .443.

A drunk driver in the ACT failed a near-fatal blood alcohol reading during a breath test, the highest record police have ever seen.
The man was given a breath test and allegedly recorded a reading of .443. (ACT Police)

The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.05.

Police said it was one of the highest readings ever seen in the nation’s capital, and described it as a “near fatal level of alcohol” in the man’s system.

The driver was given a 90-day immediate suspension notice and will be summoned to court at a later date.

“ACT Policing reminds all drivers that drink-driving is one of the ‘five fatal causes’ of death on our roads,” police said.

“If you’re going to drink, please don’t drive.”

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