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Drunk driver caught twice in 24 hours

A 33-year-old Amaroo man, who was subject to a good behaviour order, will face the ACT Magistrates Court after being caught high range drink driving twice in 24 hours.

About 9.30pm on November 6, police on patrol in Amaroo saw a silver Toyota Camry travelling north on Horse Park Drive. The car was travelling at low speed, while allegedly veering between both lanes, almost striking another vehicle and mounting a median strip.

Police stopped the car and the driver took a roadside breath test, which came back positive. He was taken to Gungahlin Police Station, where he returned a breath analysis of 0.301, more than six times the legal limit.

The man was served an immediate suspension notice, suspending his right to drive for 90 days.

About 2.15am on Tuesday, police were called to attend to a silver Camry travelling south on Gungahlin Drive, where reports indicated the car had been swerving across both lanes.

Officers responded and immediately recognised the driver. The man was again subjected to a roadside breath test, which was again positive for alcohol.

After being taken back to Gungahlin Police Station, the man returned a breath analysis of 0.345, almost seven times the legal limit.

He has been charged with two counts of drink driving, two counts of driving while disqualified, and single counts of drive while suspended and breaching a good behaviour order.

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