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A Rotorua man is facing his 19th drink-driving charge after being stopped by a police officer who allegedly saw him driving erratically.
The Rotorua Daily Post reported today the man, who was stopped last Wednesday night, has 18 previous convictions for drink driving and 22 previous convictions for driving while disqualified, dating back to 1971.
Senior Sergeant Denton Grimes, of Rotorua police strategic traffic unit, said the man had served time in jail for previous offences but he had obviously not learnt his lesson.
"He would be the worst drunk driver in Rotorua," Mr Grimes said.
The man had an alleged reading of more than twice the legal breath alcohol limit of 400 micrograms.
- NZPA
