Man driving motorised beer cooler faces drink driving charges

An Australian man faced court last week on drink driving charges after police intercepted a motorized beer cooler back in June.

Police alleged Christopher Ian Petrie, 23, of Noosa with driving under the influence and driving without a licence after they intercepted the cooler which was equipped with a 50cc two-stroke engine travelling along Noosa Parade on June 16.



Lawyers acting for Mr Petrie appealed to magistrate John Parker for an adjournment while their client "established whether a motorised cooler was in fact a motor vehicle."

Clearly amused, Mr Parker granted the adjournment before inquiring about the cooler's performance and abilities. "How much beer can it hold?" Mr Parker asked with a smirk. Mr Petrie told the court the cooler could hold "at least a couple of cartons."