'Alarming': On duty taxi van driver blew six times over alcohol limit
A taxi van driver in Auckland was arrested after being caught driving while more than six times over the legal alcohol limit. The driver was reported by a concerned motorist who observed the vehicle swerving and nearly causing accidents on the highway.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of impaired driving, particularly for professional transport service providers, and the importance of public vigilance.
An on-shift taxi driver was allegedly driving more than six times over the legal alcohol limit in Auckland yesterday afternoon.
The report is a factual account of a police incident and public safety concern.
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