Footballer banned for 22 months after drink-driving at four times legal limit
Manny Sandow, 32, was banned from driving for 22 months after recording a BAC of .221, about four times the legal limit.
Manny Sandow, a 32-year-old footballer, was banned from driving for 22 months in Warrnambool Magistrates Court this week after pleading guilty to drink-driving. On March 19, he was driving a white Holden Commodore slowly on Breton Street at about 2am and was intercepted in Garden Street.
Sandow's breath test registered .221, more than four times the legal limit of 0.05. Sandow told police he had no good reason for driving, saying "Shit reason.
We won a bowls competition. I know I fucked up."
He had been less than one kilometre from home and could have walked. The court noted he had excellent family support, a long-time job, and no prior court appearances.
He was fined $1,200 and is now riding a bike to work and to see family.
- .221 (four times legal limit)
- Blood alcohol content
- 22 months
- Driving ban duration
- $1,200
- Fine amount
- Less than one kilometre
- Distance from home
Why it mattersThe case shows how a brief moment of poor judgment can carry serious consequences that reshape daily life.
AustraliaIt's a reminder to Australians that drink-driving carries real, lasting penalties, even for people with otherwise good records.
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