Driver had triple booze limit in system

Police surprised Daniel Woodworth, 28, of Fredericton, could stand on his own given blood-alcohol level after traffic stop this summer; he was fined, barred from driving for one year

A Fredericton man reported to police as a possible impaired driver had such a high blood-alcohol content in his system this summer, police were amazed he could walk and talk.

Daniel Woodworth, 28, of Squires Street, appeared in Fredericton provincial court Monday for his first appearance on allegations of impaired driving.

He pleaded guilty to having an elevated blood-alcohol level within two hours of driving.