A 24-year-old male was arrested on July 10, for driving a mobility scooter while allegedly intoxicated.
At about 5:01am on July 10 police were patrolling on Harbour Road in North Mackay.
It's alleged that officers observed a male riding a mobility scooter in the middle of an on-coming lane. Officers observed the scooter swerving back and forth between two lanes and riding at high speed.
The scooter was stopped by police and officers spoke to a 24-year-old male resident of Walkerston who was the alleged rider. The male stated he was riding from town to his partner's house.
He was arrested at this time due to his state of intoxication and taken to the Mackay police station for a further breath analysis. His breath alcohol concentration was confirmed as .151 per cent.
The 24-year-old male has been charged with driving a personal mobility device while under the influence of liquor. He will appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court on July 27 to have the charge heard.
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