A breath test revealed the driver was almost four times the legal limit after leaving a hen’s do with little sleep.
A 38-year-old woman is due to appear in Gore District Court on January 21 and has been issued with a 28-day driving suspension notice.
Acting Senior Sergeant Christopher Rigby said police were disappointed to see poor choices when people drink and drive.
“The driver was seen driving erratically and it’s incredible that no one was hurt on the road,” he said.
“We always encourage people to sort sober drivers, rideshare or taxi if they have plans to drink. There’s no excuse to drinking and driving.”
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