A driver blew four times over the legal limit while instructing a learner driver in Mount Isa on the weekend.
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The Northern Territory's driver was one of 12 drunk drivers recorded over Mount Isa rodeo weekend with 172 traffic infringement notices issued.
Police said the driver blew 0.212% while instructing a learner.
Mount Isa Acting Senior Sergeant Kym Lynch said most infringements were for people from out of town and police were happy with the result from the weekend
"Over all we were pretty pleased with how everyone behaved," Acting Senior Sergeant Lynch said.
Police also handed drug driving infringements with 11 drug drivers recorded from 111 tests.
Police said they checked 120 people on the street over the rodeo festivities.
There were 21 additional officers from outside of Mount Isa who attended and assisted with the Rodeo Event.
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