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The Police will be charging 17 motorists, aged between 24 and 59, in court on 22 October 2026 for drink driving offences. They were arrested between September and October 2026 after failing breathalyser tests conducted during Police enforcement checks.

In two of the cases, the motorists’ breath alcohol readings were more than twice the prescribed legal limit.

1. In the first case, a 38-year-old man had consumed three to four cups of beer before he started driving. He was stopped for checks and failed the breathalyser test.
2. For the second case, a 30-year-old man had consumed two bottles of beer before driving. He was stopped for checks while sending a friend home and failed the breathalyser test.
   
   

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 an imprisonment 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 imprisonment term of up to two years. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

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, using 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.