Early in the morning, the police detained a drunk driver with five times the legal limit

A man who was caught driving with more than five-and-a-half times the legal limit for alcohol before 9am this morning has been remanded in custody.

The 56-year-old from Kelso was pulled over by police on the Batman Highway after several members of the public called 000 to report his “characteristic” driving.

He reportedly blew a .276 during a roadside breathalyzer test and was arrested.

The man was later released on bail and is due to appear in court in December.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw his black Holden Statesman in the area to come forward.

“This incident shows how the police and the community can work together to keep the roads safe,” the spokesman said.

“To report dangerous driving call the police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.”