Man charged with drunk lawnmowing

WELLINGTON, N.Z. - A New Zealand man has been charged with driving a lawnmower while drunk, police said Tuesday.

The man, 52, was driving the lawnmower down a street in the northern New Zealand town Dargaville late Monday evening when police stopped him, police spokeswoman Sarah Kennett said.

Police discovered the man had been drinking and his breath alcohol level was at more than twice the legal limit for drivers. Also, they found he previously had lost his driver's licence.

The man was scheduled to appear in court later this week on charges of careless driving, driving while disqualified and driving with excess breath alcohol. He faces a potential prison term if convicted.

Police impounded the lawnmower for 28 days.