A Queenstown entrepreneur has avoided a drink-driving conviction because of the potential impact on his latest sartorial venture.
Felix Watkins, 26, of Arthurs Point, was stopped by police on the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway on March 3 after his car was seen weaving in its lane.
He smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, was slurring his speech, and had an open can of alcohol beside him.
A breath test gave a result of 530mcg — more than twice the legal limit.