Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock
- On Tuesday, Waverley Local Court convicted former Australian Test cricketer David Warner of mid-range drink-driving and fined him $1,500. The 39-year-old was stopped during the Easter long weekend after attempting to swap seats with a passenger before a breath test.
- Police records show Warner returned a blood-alcohol reading of 0.104 after he attempted to avoid a random testing site in Maroubra, Sydney. The prosecutor noted the offence was aggravated because his children were present in the vehicle.
- Barrister Awais Ahmad told the court Warner's actions reflected "impaired, impulsive and frankly foolish decision-making." Prosecutors highlighted his traffic history: 10 speeding offences and three mobile phone violations, noting it "does him no favours."
- Judge Clare Farnan ordered Warner to hold an "interlock" licence for 12 months, requiring a device that prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected. The judge accepted it was his "first foray" into the criminal justice system.
- Ahmad argued media coverage caused significant professional damage, predicting, "He will be publicly denounced." While Judge Farnan acknowledged the offence was common, she emphasized that one poor decision on the road can carry lasting consequences.
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Australian cricket player fined for drunk driving
Former Australia cricket player David Warner was yesterday convicted and fined A$1,500 (US$1,065) for driving while intoxicated by a Sydney court after being arrested in April.Warner, one of Australia’s most decorated cricketers, pleaded guilty after failing a breath-alcohol test on a holiday weeken
David Warner fined A$1,500, handed 12-month interlock order after drink-driving conviction - The Tribune
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been fined A$1,500 and ordered to use an alcohol interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted of mid-range drink driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday, reported Sky Sports.
David Warner convicted and fined for drink-driving; Big Bash captaincy under cloud
On Easter Sunday, David Warner, ex-Australian cricketer, was penalised and ordered to install an interlock device after being convicted of mid-range drink-driving during a random breath test. The court acknowledged the significant media attention and economic consequences he might face. However, the judge highlighted the critical aspect of deterrence with children present in the vehicle.
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