October 1st, 2024Disqualified drink driver charged in Kyneton

A man has been charged after he was allegedly caught driving with a disqualified licence and over the legal limit in Kyneton last week.

Kyneton police officers intercepted the driver who was allegedly driving north bound in south bound lanes on the Calder Freeway just before 11pm last Monday September 23.

It is alleged he had several near misses with oncoming vehicles.

The 39-year-old Northern Territory man underwent a preliminary breath test, before allegedly returning an evidentiary result of .288.

He was charged with reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, driving in manner dangerous, careless driving and disqualified driving.

He has been bailed to appear at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court on December 2.