WA man caught drink-driving twice in one night in Tasmania
Driver breathed 0.238, then 0.227 within hours, nearly hitting police vehicle.
Jobanjeet Singh Sandhu, 30, drove twice on the same night while severely intoxicated, hours after losing his licence. The Western Australian had spent the evening drinking in Deloraine, Tasmania, following a row with his partner.
A witness saw him swerve across lanes and steer into oncoming traffic on a rural road. Police pulled him over and he breathed 0.238, well above the legal limit.
At 9:25pm he was caught driving again near Latrobe. This time he blew 0.227 and nearly hit a police vehicle.
The Launceston court heard no explanation for the second drive. He was sentenced to three months' jail (suspended) and banned from driving for three and a half years.
- 0.238
- First reading
- 0.227
- Second reading
- 9:25pm
- Second stop time
- 3 years 6 months
- Driving ban
Why it mattersHis repeated dangerous driving shows how quickly poor judgment can escalate, putting other road users at severe risk.
AustraliaDrink-driving remains a serious issue on Australian roads, particularly among people visiting unfamiliar regions while impaired.
Corroborated byThe Advocate
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