Two motorists have been caught driving at more than five times the legal blood alcohol limit in separate incidents overnight.
The first vehicle was intercepted by police on the East Derwent Highway at Geilston Bay around 10:20pm on Monday.
The alleged driver, a 34-year-old man, returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.30 – six times the legal limit.
He received an immediate 12-month licence disqualification and will appear in court at a later date.
About 11:30pm, a vehicle crashed in a 40km/h roadworks zone on the Bass Highway at Ulverstone.
The alleged driver, a 29-year-old Irish national, returned a reading of 0.251 – more than five times the legal limit.
She also received an immediate 12-month licence disqualification and is expected to appear in court.
Inspector Justin Lawson, the state road safety coordinator, urged motorists to plan ahead.
“Incidents like these are a stark reminder that drink driving isn’t just breaking the law – it puts lives at risk,” Lawson said.
“Every choice to drive impaired endangers families, friends and innocent people on our roads.”
“If you’re drinking, plan a safe way home and if someone you know is about to drive after drinking – stop them.”
