Drink driver detected at Whyalla foreshore

Police were called to the Whyalla foreshore about 3.45pm on Sunday 29 December in relation to a group of people drinking in a dry zone.  Police attended and the parties were moved on.

A man was seen to move a vehicle into a car park and was submitted to a mobile driver test.

He returned a positive reading and allegedly attempted to run away from officers but was quickly arrested.

The 35-year-old Whyalla Stuart man recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.175.  He was charged with drink driving, hinder police and breaching the conditions of his learner's permit.

He was issued with a 12-month instant loss of licence and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.