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Drunk Driving Mom Caught with Son in Car

Published: 2024-08-31

In a concerning incident in Reichersberg, Upper Austria, a 36-year-old woman was caught driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of 2.32 per mille.

The alarming situation was made worse by the presence of her 10-year-old son in the passenger seat.

The woman's erratic driving on the busy B148 federal highway drew the attention of a police patrol, leading to a traffic stop.

Upon conducting a breathalyzer test, the police confirmed her high level of intoxication.

Consequently, her driver's license was confiscated, and she was prohibited from continuing her journey.

The woman now faces charges from the district authority for her actions.