Drink driver performs burnout during traffic stop

Northern District police were travelling south on Main North Road, Elizabeth Grove, about 7.40pm on Sunday 14 June when they were overtaken by a 1973 Leyland sedan allegedly travelling at more than 130 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

Police stopped the vehicle nearby. It will be alleged that when directed to move to a safer location so officers could speak with him, the driver performed a burnout before pulling off the road.

The driver underwent a breath test, allegedly returning a blood alcohol reading of 0.129 — almost three times the legal limit.

The 67-year-old Ingle Farm man was reported for excessive speed, drink driving and misuse of a motor vehicle. He was issued with a six-month instant loss of licence and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

It will be further alleged the man caused a disturbance outside Elizabeth Police Station following the breath analysis. He was arrested and charged with disorderly behaviour and will face court at a later date.

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