Man charged with high-range drink driving – Coffs Harbour

A man will appear in court today after being charged with high range drink driving near Coffs Harbour.

About 2pm yesterday (Sunday 24 March 2024), officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were driving southbound on the Pacific Highway, South Islands Way, Arrawarra, when they observed a grey sedan swerving before accelerating behind them.

A short time later officers stopped the vehicle and conducted a breath test, with the male driver allegedly returning a positive result.

The 36-year-old male driver was arrested and taken to Woolgoolga Police Station, where he returned a breath analysis reading alleged to be 0.297.

He was arrested and charged with drive with high-range PCA.

The man was refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court today (Monday 25 March 2024).

His licence has been suspended.

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