COOBER PEDY, 15 September 2025 — Far North police intercepted two dangerous drivers across the region in separate incidents overnight and on Sunday afternoon.

Shortly after 1.30am today, officers stopped a Holden sedan on Crowders Gully in Coober Pedy for a roadside breath test. Police allege the driver, a 39-year-old Far North man, returned a blood-alcohol reading of 0.252, more than five times the legal limit, and was also driving while disqualified. He allegedly tested positive for cannabis on a roadside drug test. The man was reported for drink driving and driving disqualified, issued an immediate 12-month loss-of-license notice, and had his vehicle impounded for 28 days. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date, with further drug-driving charges possible pending forensic analysis.

In a separate operation, Woomera police on patrol along the Stuart Highway near Arcoona detected a Toyota ute travelling at 145km/h in a 110km/h zone about 3.30pm on Sunday, 14 September. The driver, a 29-year-old man from Port Adelaide, was issued a $1,841 expiation notice and seven demerit points for speeding. Police noted that speeding has been a factor in 20 per cent of fatal crashes so far in 2025 and urged motorists to slow down.

SA Police continue to target impaired and dangerous driving across the Far North, reminding motorists that license disqualification, hefty fines, vehicle impounds and court appearances are among the consequences for those who put lives at risk.

*Sources: SA Police media releases for the Far North Region published 15 September 2025.*