The Fitzroy resident, 32, was driving a “trial-operated e-scooter” by way of the central business district on Friday evening when he was intercepted by police.
Officers allege when questioned, the person blew a breath alcohol studying of 0.133 – virtually 3 times the authorized restrict.
His license was instantly disqualified for 13 months and he was slapped with a superb of $817.
Due to the very fact he was additionally allegedly not sporting a helmet, he copped an additional superb of $240.
According to Victorian legislation, e-scooter riders caught with a blood alcohol restrict over 0.05 can lose their licences, with the penalties the identical as in the event that they have been in control of a automobile.
“This incident should serve as a lesson to all e-scooter riders that you are not immune from the drink driving laws applicable to other motorists,” Road Policing Operations and Investigations Division Superintendent John Fitzpatrick stated.
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“Many people may not be aware you can and will lose your driver’s licence if you are caught riding an e-scooter over the legal alcohol limit.
“Alarmingly, this rider was additionally caught not sporting a helmet – he was fortunate to not be significantly injured given he was driving whereas impaired.
“Nobody should be getting behind the wheel of any vehicle if they’ve been drinking and over the limit – there are so many alternative transport options available in the CBD to ensure you make it home safely.
“We will proceed to be looking out for behaviour that places different street customers in danger.”
Source: www.9news.com.au
