Photo: Google MapsA Dunedin teenager has landed himself a date in court after allegedly taking a passenger for a drunken ride on a moped. The 18-year-old was observed ‘‘driving poorly on a moped with a passenger on the back’’, about 5.30am this morning, Acting Senior Sergeant Iain Notman, of Dunedin, said. The 18-year-old was summonsed to appear in the Dunedin District Court at a later date, Acting Snr Sgt Notman said. Police arrived and arrested the shirtless man for disorderly behaviour and removed him from the area, Acting Snr Sgt Notman said. The boy was expected to appear in the Dunedin Youth Court today, Acting Snr Sgt Notman said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 16, 2026 22:22 UTC