SA driver over seven times alcohol limit

South Australian police have picked up a drink driver with a blood alcohol reading of 0.370.

An Adelaide woman has been caught drink driving, recording a staggering blood alcohol reading of more than seven times the legal limit.

Police were called to the suburb of Ingle Farm at 5.30pm after a motorist reported concerns about the woman's driving.

The 47-year-old woman from Para Hills, returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.370.

Police said she will be reported for drink driving and her licence disqualified for 12 months.

The woman's vehicle has been impounded for 28 days.

At a later date, she will be summonsed to appear in court.


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