In Nowra, NSW, a senior police officer has been charged with mid-range drink driving after an incident that occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day. This event on the New South Wales south coast emphasizes the need for responsible driving during the holiday period.

Highway patrol officers stopped a 48-year-old man at around 4:40 am during a random breath test exercise on Kalandar Street in Nowra. The man, later identified as a senior constable in the Southern region, registered a positive result for alcohol consumption.

Following the initial test, the officer was taken to Nowra Police Station for a formal breath analysis, which allegedly returned a reading of 0.120. This reading falls into the mid-range category of drink driving under Australian law.

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In New South Wales, the consequences for mid-range drink driving, which involves a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between 0.08 and 0.149, can be quite serious. For a reading of 0.120, which falls within this category.

The officer was charged and given a Field Court Attendance Notice. He is expected to appear in Milton Local Court on January 23, facing potential penalties such as fines and a possible suspension of his driving license.

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This incident is a reminder of the serious consequences and dangers of drink driving, a critical message reinforced by law enforcement nationwide, especially during festive times. It also reflects the expectation that police officers adhere to the law both professionally and personally.

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