The 41-year was detained on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Emergency services were called to Ilsham Marine Drive on Monday at 5.20pm.
Paramedics climbed down to get the female driver out of her vehicle.
She was initially taken to hospital and then arrested.
Man in hospital following alleged assault in Tavistock
Two men arrested
Re-elected PCC to prioritise ‘limbo’ chief constable situation
Key priority to secure a 'substantive' chief constable to lead D&C Police
Exeter Cathedral abseil raises over £50,000
They more than doubled their target
Fore Street Flea market to return
Four dates set for this year
Moves made to avoid controversial estate management firms
East Devon agrees to kickstart a review into how it provides public amenities to new developments
Turnout for police and crime commissioner election drops as count continues
Just over a fifth of possible voters went to the poll for the PCC
