Hours after being named as the new Kangaroos captain, Greg Inglis has been charged by police for drink driving and speeding offences.
The South Sydney star was reportedly driving along the Great Western Highway in a black Mercedes when police say he was pulled over at 2.15pm on Monday.
Fox Sports said he was clocked speeding by stationary highway patrol officers outside of Lithgow.
Police then performed a roadside blood alcohol breath test on the driver, which allegedly returned a positive result.
Inglis was then taken to Lithgow Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis, which allegedly returned a reading of 0.085.
Inglis, 31, was returning to Sydney from Dubbo where he had been playing in the Koori Knockout rugby league tournament.
“The driver was issued a field court attendance notice for mid-range drink driving and issued a traffic infringement notice for exceed speed,” a police statement said.
Inglis had his license suspended and is scheduled to appear in Lithgow Local Court on November 22.
Earlier on Monday Inglis was named the new captain of the Kangaroos for Tests against New Zealand and Tonga in Auckland later this month.
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga chose him to succeed long-time skipper Cameron Smith and lead a 19-man squad missing nine members of last year’s World Cup-winning team.
Painkiller
Roar Rookie
Have just noticed this I don't think I was that rude,just honest! Please inform me what I said that was terrible?
JOHN ALLAN
Guest
Mal said "he accepted the decision". What choice did he have?
JOHN ALLAN
Guest
Mal said he accepts his punishment. What choice did he have?
Adam Elliott
Roar Rookie
With blokes the professional calibre of them whats there to hate Justin? Absolutely no hate whatsoever
Tom
Guest
If he was 0.085 at Lithgow, how drunk was he when he left Dubbo, which is close to 3 hours away?
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
It’s a high reading. You’d have to have some idea. Why take the risk?
duecer
Guest
I don't know if you would necessarily know for certain that you're over the limit - it would vary a lot from person to person. Many countries still have 0.08 as the limit - it's quite an arbitrary figure - over in England you'd be OK, here your career is hit.
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
Just keep hating mate. It’s what you do best!
Adam Elliott
Roar Rookie
Adam and Greg are so professional Justin! Im sensing a pattern with these two..
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
I still get off on Neil Diamond's Hot August Night - particularly the drum and guitar intro leading into Crunchy Granola Suite - absolute classic - if Greg had that on in the car when picked up its an immediate "on your way son". But seriously if Greg gets off I would not be a bit surprised - seems to be the way that things are going these days with Slater and Munster getting off - why not Greg? The NRL is seriously soft these days when it comes to handing out punishment for on field and off field indiscretions.
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
It was a cold day?
The Barry
Roar Guru
Telephoto lens can be deceiving I guess...?
Paul D
Roar Guru
Disgraceful comment. White people drink and drive all the time too
db
Guest
But the fine was reduced. What are you suggesting happened to the to the todger in the meantime?
Zedman
Roar Rookie
From what i hear the fine was relevant to the size of the todger.
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
Sadly I agree. He has to miss any footy until next season in my view. Terrible example set and he should know better.
Painkiller
Roar Rookie
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Paul D
Roar Guru
0.085 - he would have known he was over the limit but chose to drive anyway. Not very smart - everyone knows if you're driving under the influence, always do the speed limit - don't draw attention to yourself. If he wasn't speeding he probably gets home no dramas and no-one ever finds out.
Arcturus
Roar Rookie
Double demerit points weekend too. This will hurt.
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
That’s how it works.