A 42-year-old Wendouree man had his car impounded after being allegedly nabbed driving at more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit while using his mobile phone.
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Ballarat Highway Patrol officers spotted a silver Ford Mondeo travelling through a Howitt Street intersection about 9pm on Friday.
It is alleged the man was using his mobile phone and police intercepted the vehicle.
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The driver tested positive to a preliminary breath test and was taken to a police station where he returned a reading of .177.
The driver lost his licence for 12 months and his vehicle impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1425.
A Wendouree man is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving and other related offences.
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