Mardi Gras catches high number of drink-driversGEORGE HEARD/FAIRFAX NZ 19 people were caught drink driving at Ohakune Mardi Gras. Police say the number of people caught drink-driving in the area of the Ohakune Mardi Gras is 'unacceptable'. Central District road policing Mardi Gras manager Senior Sergeant Kris Burbery said these numbers were completely unacceptable. "If drivers have been drinking heavily the night before, they shouldn't get behind the wheel the next morning. Police patrolled the region heavily between Friday night and Sunday morning, with 19 people caught drink-driving.

Source: Stuff June 27, 2016 02:26 UTC