Man arrested for drink driving in Benalla more than three times over limit

The 53-year-old driver provided a positive roadside breath test and was conveyed to the Benalla Police Station for an evidentiary breath test where he furnished a reading of 0.153.

His licence was immediately suspended and his vehicle impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1625. He will be summonsed to appear at court at a later date.

TAC statistics reflect around 1 in 5 drivers and riders killed have a Blood Alcohol Concentration over the legal limit of 0.05.

Don't risk your safety or the safety of others on our roads. If you're having a few drinks, don't get behind the wheel.