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Port Pirie Man Caught Drink Driving Outside Primary School

July 24, 2025 9:42 am in by
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A Port Pirie man has been caught drink driving outside a local primary school during a police road safety operation.

Police stopped the 30-year-old around 9am on Monday, 21 July, as part of Operation Return to School.

The man was leaving Risdon Park Primary School when he was breath tested, allegedly returning a reading of 0.113 – more than twice the legal limit.

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Further checks revealed his drivers’ licence had also expired.

He was issued a six-month instant loss of licence, had his car impounded for 28 days, and was reported for drink driving and driving unlicensed.

He will face court at a later date.

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