Speeding drink driver pulled over at Paradise

Police detected the Nissan van travelling at 89 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Sudholz Road, Paradise, near where it becomes Darley Road, about 2.15pm on Wednesday 28 October.

The driver, a 37-year-old Paradise man, recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.188 – nearly four times the legal limit.

He was reported for speeding and drink driving and issued with a 12-month immediate loss of licence.

His car was impounded for 28 days, and he will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

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