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.
Paignton road to remain closed for weeks
Void first appeared in April
Housing complaints jump a third at Devon council
Increase at East Devon
Land secured for Plymouth animal charity
Council steps in after supporters raise more than £10,000
New service station could be built near Barnstaple
The scheme includes 22 business units
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Concern as under half of Devon residents eat their 5-a-day
Worse than national average
