A MOBILITY scooter rider has been charged with high-range drink driving after members of the public raised concerns with police.
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Officers pulled over a mobility scooter on Railway Street at Merewether about 7:40pm on Friday night.
Police allege the man was driving erratically on the road and without adequate lights.
The 65-year-old man took a roadside breath test which police allege returned a positive result.
He was arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was subject to a breath analysis, which allegedly returned a reading of 0.154.
Police suspended the man's licence and he was issued a court attendance notice for high-range drink driving.
The man will appear at Newcastle Local Court next week.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
