High range drink driver in Gisborne

Police from Gisborne intercepted a high range drink driver in Gisborne this afternoon.

Local units were patrolling Robertson Street when they noticed a black Mitsubishi ute turn out of a fast food restaurant car park against a no exit sign.

Police intercepted the vehicle and spoke to the driver, who was from Woodend.

He underwent a preliminary breath test and was required to attend a station for an evidentiary test.

His alleged result was 0.224%.

His licence was immediately suspended and was interviewed for driving an unregistered vehicle and other traffic offences.

He is expected to be summonsed at a later date.

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