Police have charged a man with drink driving after he allegedly returned a result three times the legal limit at Urraween on Saturday, June 14.

Officers were called to a location on Maryborough Hervey Bay Road around 10.30am following reports the man appeared heavily intoxicated in a black Suzuki Swift.

Upon arrival, officers located the man inside the Suzuki where he was breath tested. He allegedly returned a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) result of .189 per cent.

The 51-year-old Toogoom man has since been charged with one count each of in charge UIL and driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence.

He was issued a notice to appear in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on June 16.

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads

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