Drink-driver who blew 0.16 was helping friend: Court
A 39-year-old woman who got behind the wheel with a blood alcohol level of 0.160 has been banned from driving for 16 months.
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Lauren Hyland was helping her friend find his mobile phone when she was caught driving in Ripon Street on October 8.
Magistrate Ron Saines said most people with a reading like hers would have difficulty walking and talking.
“This is a serious misjudgment by you,” Mr Saines said.
Hyland, who pleaded guilty to drink-driving, was convicted and fined $1250.
