Police from the La Trobe area have taken an alleged drink driver off the roads after receiving reports of a vehicle travelling on the wrong side of the road in Morwell this morning.
Officers responded after multiple calls were made to Triple Zero (000) for a vehicle travelling on the wrong side of the Princes Highway just before 1am.
It is alleged the white Volvo was also driving almost half the speed limit, causing other road users to take evasive action to avoid a collision.
Officers quickly responded and safely intercepted the vehicle near Old Gippsland Drive in Moe.
The driver was arrested and taken back to a police station where he subsequently returned an alleged evidentiary breath test reading of 0.176.
The driver, a 44-year-old man, was issued with an immediate driving ban and had his vehicle impounded
The man is in custody where he will be interviewed in relation to driving offences.
Police remind all motorists that alcohol significantly impairs judgement, reaction times and driving ability. Driving under the influence not only puts the driver at risk, but also passengers, pedestrians and other road users.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
