A MAN in his 40s will face court after he was allegedly caught behind the wheel and over the limit.
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A 43-year-old man was stopped for a roadside breath test on Byrnes Street in Wilcannia at 12.35am on Saturday by officers attached to Barrier Police District
The motorist returned a positive roadside breath test and was arrested and taken to Wilcannia Police Station where a breath analysis returned an alleged reading of 0.168.
He is due to appear in Wilcannia Local Court in August.
NSW Police Western Region Traffic Tactician, Inspector Ben Macfarlane, said your choice to drink and drink puts everyone on the road at risk.
"We are out in force and will continue to target drink driving offences throughout Western Region." he said.
"If you drink and drive, expect to be caught and have your licence suspended immediately," he said.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
