Drink-driving ‘hangover’

A fun night out turned into a ‘‘very real hangover’’ for 18 people caught drink-driving in the Bay of Plenty at the weekend, police say. They operated two checkpoints in Rotorua on Saturday, coinciding with Six60’s near-sold-out concert. Some 968 drivers were stopped and breath-tested, of which 18 were found to be over the legal limit. Seven of those were caught in a 75-minute period prior to the gig. Three vehicles were impounded, and one disqualified driver was also apprehended. Bay of Plenty police Sergeant Mark Holmes said the number of drink-drivers caught was frustrating. ‘‘Free buses were provided for people heading to and from the gig, and police had warned people to expect checkpoints before and after the concert.’’