Drink driving related content

Driver allegedly blows more than six times the limit

News Olivia Arigho - September 2, 2026

A 33-year-old man has been charged with a second high-range drink-driving offence after allegedly recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.335 in Branxton. Police were called to Devon Street about 9.15pm on Tuesday,...

Hunter-based police minister frustrated by motorists’ behaviour

News Rod Thompson - January 6, 2026

Despite a high-visibility statewide campaign, eight people still died on NSW roads during the 17-day Operation Christmas and New Year 2025.

Driver almost six times over legal limit in Nelson Bay

News Rod Thompson - January 3, 2026

A man, who was almost six times over the legal limit, will face court this weekend for high-range drink driving in Nelson Bay.

Drink-driver caught twice in two hours after pursuit near Maitland

News Rod Thompson - December 28, 2025

It seems one man was still full of Christmas cheer after being caught drink-driving twice in under two hours in the Hunter at the weekend.

Driver allegedly caught seven times over legal alcohol limit

News Oli Goeldner - May 12, 2025

A man has been charged with alleged high-range drink driving, after blowing more than seven times the legal limit in Belmont.

‘Selfish’ Hunter motorists still don’t get it

News Rod Thompson - November 22, 2024

Hunter motorists have been slammed for their “selfish” behaviour following a police blitz in the region at the weekend.

Man charged with high-range PCA after driving erratically in Paterson

News Rod Thompson - June 11, 2024

A man six times over the blood alcohol limit, while driving in Paterson, was among the significant incidents recorded at the long weekend.

Civilian employee charged with high-range drink driving at Lake Mac

News Rod Thompson - June 5, 2024

A NSW Police civilian employee blew three times the legal limit during a random breath test (RBT) in Lake Macquarie overnight.

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