LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) – New York State Police described a traffic stop Tuesday morning as a “breakfast time DWI” after arresting a Corning man around 7:00 a.m.
While on routine patrol New York State Police stopped a vehicle for lack of a front license plate and crossing the hazard lines on Interstate 99 south in the Town of Lindley.
The driver of the vehicle, a 27-year-old Corning man, smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech and glassy eyes.
The driver was unable to complete a roadside sobriety test and was taken to the State Police station in Painted Post.
While at the station, the driver provided a breath sample and his BAC was found to be .10%, above the legal limit of .08%. He was arrested for DWI and his car was towed by T&R.