Six caught drink-driving on New Year's Eve

Police issued 22 charges following roadchecks

Six people have been caught drink driving following road police road checks on New Year's Eve. 

In a statement, police said they issued 100 fines and 22 charges after stopping 700 vehicles on Wednesday night. 

They said they held 30 road checks.

"Following a number of breathalyser tests, six were found to be positive," police said. 

Between December 1 and 30, police issued 500 fines and four were found to be driving under the influence. 

A total of 7,932 vehicles were stopped during 271 roadchecks, throughout the month associated with christmas office parties, family get togethers and general merry making. 

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