Two vehicles identified as having serious defects were taken off the road immediately by police during a recent road safety operation in Launceston.
The order came as members of the Northern Road Policing Services and the Department of State Growth's Transport Safety and Investigation Unit, with the support of the City of Launceston, conducted a traffic operation in the Launceston CBD on Friday and Saturday nights.
Tasmania Police Northern District Inspector Nick Clark said more than 490 random breath tests were conducted, along with 60 vehicle interceptions.
Among those intercepted, defect notices were issued for 32 light vehicles, including two with major defects.
"The aim of the operation was to detect and deter road safety offenders, including licence and registration offences, with a particular focus on vehicle defects and driver behaviour within the CBD," Inspector Clark said.
"It was particularly disappointing that police identified a number of vehicles being driven with defects.
"Road safety is the responsibility of every road user and that includes drivers and car owners maintaining their vehicle to a certain standard, so it can be driven safely and performs reliably under all conditions."
Offences identified at the weekend included:
• 2 x drink-drivers, one with a reading of 0.160;
• 3 x positive oral fluid tests for illicit substances;
• 3 x infringement notices for unregistered motor vehicle;
• 28 x infringement notices for defect and traffic offences;
• 32 x light vehicle defect notices were issued, including two for major defect notices.
If you see dangerous or reckless driving, report it to police on 131 444. You can also report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au
