Several people in the north-west have been charged with driving offences as part of Tasmania Police’s annual festive season road safety initiative, Operation Safe Arrival.
Inspector Adam Spencer said the operation is targeting “dangerous behaviours” like speeding, phone use and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“If you’re not obeying the road rules, you should be aware that police will be ‘looking out’ for you while we’re on patrol,” he said.
Among those charged since Friday are a 33-year-old East Devonport woman caught drink driving, a 32-year-old Burnie man charged with drink driving and driving without a licence and a 30-year-old Ulverstone man charged with drink driving and driving while disqualified.
A 39-year-old Penguin man is facing charges for drink driving, driving while disqualified and driving an unregistered vehicle.
Inspector Spencer said police are also pursuing charges against a 27-year-old Wynyard man for evading police and speeding in Burnie, a 44-year-old Havenview man for evading police in Wynyard and a 19-year-old Ulverstone man for evading police in Devonport.
Several people have also been charged with driving while disqualified, including a 24-year-old Bridgewater man, a 43-year-old Upper Burnie man and a 28-year-old Latrobe man.
“Please do the right thing and help us keep everyone safe this holiday season,” Inspector Spencer said.
