Overview
- Police stopped Warner after he drove from a social event and, according to court reporting, tried to swap seats with a passenger when he saw a random breath testing site.
- A breath test administered by officers returned a reading of 0.104, which formed the basis for a mid-range drink-driving charge.
- Waverley Local Court convicted Warner and imposed a $1,500 fine along with a 12-month requirement to have an alcohol interlock fitted to his vehicle.
- Warner’s lawyer told the court media coverage had harmed the cricketer’s commercial opportunities overseas while the magistrate emphasised deterrence and noted the presence of children in the car as an aggravating factor.
- An interlock prevents a car from starting if it detects alcohol and Warner must apply for an interlock licence before he can legally drive with the device fitted, a penalty that could affect his travel and playing arrangements.