An 18-year-old Mornington P-plater has had his licence suspended and his vehicle impounded after allegedly returning a blood alcohol reading of .174 during a routine police intercept overnight.
Victoria Police said officers intercepted a Holden Commodore utility on Robertson Drive, Mornington, about 12.55am on Monday 25 May. Police said the driver returned a positive preliminary breath test before being taken to a police station, where he allegedly returned an evidentiary reading of .174.
The reading is almost three and a half times the 0.05 limit that applies to most fully licensed Victorian drivers. Probationary drivers, including P1 and P2 licence holders, must have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.00 while driving.
Police said the man’s vehicle was impounded for 28 days at a cost of $1,275. His licence was also immediately suspended for 12 months.
The Mornington man is expected to be charged on summons.
P-Platers Subject To Zero Alcohol Limit
Transport Victoria states that learner and probationary drivers must have a zero BAC, and that it is an offence for drivers in those categories to drive with any blood alcohol reading above 0.00.
The incident follows a routine intercept by police and remains subject to the court process.
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