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Driver caught almost six times over legal limit

Victoria police have charged a man after he was caught driving almost six times the legal limit. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

A driver has had his car impounded after he was caught behind the wheel at almost six times the limit in northern Victoria. 

Police spotted a silver Toyota Hilux utility driving erratically on Benalla Road in Shepparton around 9.10pm on Friday.

The 43-year-old man returned a positive breath test of 0.294.

He was served with an immediate driving ban and has his vehicle impounded at a cost of $1056.

His licence was immediately suspended

He was charged with drink-driving offences and bailed to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court in April 2024.

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