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A speeding drunk driver was caught by Road Policing officers yesterday while on patrol near Uriarra.
About 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday 22 June 2025) Road Policing officers were conducting high visibility patrols near Uriarra Village.
Members of the public advised police a grey Mercedes was driving dangerously at speed in the area.
About 1.45pm Road Policing officers located a grey Mercedes speeding along Uriarra Road, checking its speed at 172km/h in the 100km/hr zone.
The vehicle was stopped and officers spoke to the 32-year-old male driver from Higgins. He was confirmed as disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence until 2028 and when breath tested returned a positive roadside test for alcohol. He later returned a reading of .100.
The driver will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court at a later date, charged with driving while disqualified, speeding in a manner dangerous and repeat offender drink driving.
Road Policing officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the grey Mercedes driving erratically yesterday afternoon in the Cotter and Uriarra area – including those people who alerted officers to the incident yesterday, to contact police.
Anyone who can assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.