“The caller rang police about 6.45pm on Thursday, to say a vehicle was ‘all over the road’ and had three near-misses with other motorists.
“The car in question was driving northbound on Tahunanui Drive before pulling over at a convenience store.”
By this time, three units were looking for the “swerving” vehicle, which was eventually stopped by police on Bishopdale Ave.
The man was arrested and charged with driving with excess breath alcohol and is due to appear in Nelson District Court in late April.
He has been suspended from driving for 28 days.