Police say an on-duty taxi driver in Auckland is alleged to have been driving with passengers in the vehicle while more than six times over the legal alcohol limit. According to reports, a concerned motorist contacted police after observing the taxi on State Highway 20 (SH20) behaving dangerously, including coming close to other vehicles. Police say the report helped prevent a possible serious crash. The driver is accused of drink-driving at the time of the incident, with alcohol test results cited as placing him at roughly six times the limit. Police will determine the outcome through the appropriate legal process. The reports focus on the circumstances leading to the police notification, the alleged level of intoxication, and the fact that the driver was carrying passengers when the incident occurred. No injury details or final court results are provided in the accounts.
Auckland taxi driver allegedly six times over alcohol limit while carrying passengers
Police say an on-duty taxi driver in Auckland is alleged to have been driving with passengers in the vehicle while more than six times over the legal alcohol limit. According to reports, a concerned m...
- Police allege an on-duty taxi driver in Auckland was driving while more than six times over the legal alcohol limit.
- The taxi was carrying passengers at the time of the alleged offence.
- A concerned motorist reported the driver after observing dangerous driving near other vehicles.
- The incident occurred on SH20 (State Highway 20).
- Police say the report may have helped prevent a serious crash.
File photo: RNZ An on-duty taxi driver has been caught allegedly driving six times over the legal alcohol limit.
2 months agoA motorist reported him nearly hitting other vehicles on SH20.
2 months agoPolice say a concerned motorist’s call may have prevented a serious crash on an Auckland motorway.
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