Police conducting road safety operations at Wynyard and Ulverstone yesterday caught three drink drivers, two drug drivers, and eight drivers using their mobile phone.
Officers from Western Road Policing Services conducted the first operation on the Bass Highway at Ulverstone, focusing on mobile phones.
They issued eight infringement notices within one hour.
The second operation was conducted on the Old Bass Highway at Wynyard with a focus on drink and drug drivers.
The operation resulted in 281 random breath tests, one vehicle defect notice, three drivers detected exceeding the 0.05 limit, and two drivers failing roadside drug tests.
The drink drivers included:
• A 58-year-old Wynyard man – 0.113.
• A 35-year-old Somerset man – 0.090.
• A 34-year-old Boat Harbour man – 0.065.
The three men will receive a summons to appear in court.
Acting Inspector Martin Parker said oral fluid samples were collected from the two drivers who failed the roadside drug tests, and those samples will undergo further analysis before any potential charges are determined.
"It is disappointing that some individuals continue to disregard the law and endanger other road users by undertaking risky driving behaviours, such as using mobile phones while driving, drink driving and driving under the influence of drugs," Acting Inspector Parker said.
"Police will continue to conduct targeted and random patrols on Tasmania's roads to curb high-risk behaviours such as speeding, drink driving, inattention, using mobile phones and not wearing seatbelts. These factors overwhelmingly contribute to serious and fatal crashes."
"We encourage the public to report dangerous driving and traffic offences to police on 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Reports can also be made through our website."
