Drink-driver parks at police station

A motorist who had been out drinking last night drove his car to the Takapuna police station and parked it in a space reserved for patrol cars.

When asked what he was doing, he replied: "I am as p***ed as a parrot."

He thought his car would be much safer if he left it overnight at the police station, while he tried to find another way home.

However he failed to factor in that he had driven his car 3km to the police station.

A breathalyser test showed him to be two and a half times the legal limit.

As a result, his licence has been suspended and he faces a court appearance next month.

- NEWSTALK ZB