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18 motorists, aged between 23 and 48, will be charged in court on 23 October 2025 with drink-driving offences. They were arrested between July and October 2025 after failing breathalyser tests administered during Police enforcement checks. 

One of the motorists, a 33-year-old man, faces an additional charge for leaving a vehicle in a manner causing undue inconvenience and danger to others. The man had left his van in a stationary position at Clive Street, obstructing traffic and potentially causing danger to other road users. Investigations revealed that he had allegedly driven his van after consuming alcohol, and subsequently fell asleep behind the wheel. He will be charged with drink-driving under Section 67(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and leaving a vehicle in a position causing undue inconvenience to others under Section 122 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.

The offence of driving while under the influence of alcohol under Section 67(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, or a jail term of up to 12 months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, the offence carries a fine ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, and a mandatory jail term of up to two years. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles. 

The offence of leaving a vehicle in a manner causing undue inconvenience to others under Section 122 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $5,000, or jail term of up to six months, or both.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is an extremely dangerous and irresponsible act. The Police do not condone drink-driving and will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who drink and drive. Members of the public should not drive if they intend to consume alcohol, and should opt for alternative forms of transport, such as taking a taxi or private hire vehicle, public transport, engaging the services of a valet, or designating a non-drinking driver to send them home. All motorists are reminded to abide by traffic laws to keep the roads safe for everyone. 

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The van driven by the 33-year-old man who left his vehicle in a stationary position at Clive Street.