Police are “disappointed” after four drivers were arrested for exceeding the breath alcohol limit in six hours at a checkpoint in central Christchurch earlier this week.
The checkpoint run by the Canterbury Impairment Prevention Team was stationed in the city centre on Thursday.
Four drivers were found to be above the legal limit over a six-hour period between 8.30am and 2.30pm. One driver was recorded as being three times over the limit.
Sergeant Ben Rutherford said members of the public often ask why police conduct checkpoints during the day.
“These four drivers are a reminder that no matter the time of day, drink driving is an issue.
“This type of behaviour is dangerous and can have serious consequences.”
Rutherford said police see too many preventative deaths on the road and “make no apology” for targeting high-risk behaviours such as drink driving at any time of the day.
“Expect us to be out in force anytime, anywhere.”
