Cricket star David Warner tried to switch seats before random breath test
The 39-year-old was convicted and fined $1500 for mid-range drink-driving after the breath test in Sydney’s east on Easter Sunday.
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been convicted of drink-driving and fined AUD 1,500 by a Sydney court. The 39-year-old captain of Sydney Thunder will also be required to install an interlock device in his vehicle before he can drive again. Warner pleaded guilty after being caught in a random breath test on Easter Sunday, April 5, with his alcohol level more than twice the legal limit.
The incident has raised concerns about his future as captain of the Big Bash League team. Warner's lawyer argued that the consequences, including extensive media coverage and potential impact on commercial opportunities abroad, warranted a lenient sentence. The judge acknowledged the public backlash and the importance of deterrence, especially considering the presence of children in the car.
Warner will be able to resume driving once he applies for an interlock licence. Cricket NSW has expressed its concern over the incident and reiterated its commitment to educating players about safe driving.
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