Police in North West Tasmania are reminding all motorists of the dangers of engaging in risky behaviours on the roads, following several traffic operations conducted across the region over the long weekend.
"Western Road Policing Services conducting seven traffic operations in North West Tasmania over the King's Birthday long weekend, from Latrobe to Arthur River/West Coast areas, and while no drink drivers were detected, it's concerning some motorists continue to engage in dangerous behaviours on our roads," said Acting Inspector Martin Parker.
During the operations police detected:
- 2x drivers who returned a positive result on an oral fluid test
- 3x motorists failing to wear seatbelt
- 3x motorists driving while using a mobile phone
- 32x drivers exceeding the speed limit
- 4x defect vehicles
- 2x unaccompanied learners
- 1x unregistered motor vehicle
- 2x unlicensed driver
- 1x disqualified driver
- 1x inattentive driver.
- An 18-year-old man from Upper Burnie who allegedly evaded police on Old Bass Highway at Wynyard on Saturday morning. He was charged with evading police and driving whilst not the holder of a driver licence and will appear in court.
"While it was pleasing no drink drivers were detected during the traffic operations, it is concerning that some drivers are engaging in risky driving behaviours including driving under the influence of illicit drugs, speeding, failing to wear seatbelts and using mobile phones while driving," said Acting Inspector Martin Parker.
"It is also disappointing that people are driving while disqualified, driving without a driver licence or disobeying the conditions of their licence."
"Risky driving behaviours increase the likelihood of serious and fatal crashed occurring on our roads."
"There are very real consequences for breaking the road rules, which could be a fine or loss of licence, or worse, serious injury or death from a crash."
"I urge every motorist to do the right thing every time they travel on the roads, to help keep everyone safe."
