Man gets fourth drink-drive conviction after birthday pub session
Leslie Binding, 69, was caught driving over the legal alcohol limit after drinking extra beers at his 70th birthday celebration at a Lavington pub.
Why it mattersEven a small extra drink can push you over the limit and land you in court with serious penalties. A fourth offence shows how quickly drink-driving becomes a pattern.
AustraliaAustralian courts take repeat drink-driving seriously, with escalating penalties. This case reinforces that the legal system will impose bans and fines even for offenders who claim they need their licence.
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