Tasmania Police have seized four motorcycles and clamped two vehicles in a weekend crackdown on dangerous driving, with three road deaths already recorded in the state in the first days of 2026.
Officers issued 21 infringement notices during targeted operations across Bridgewater, Brighton, New Norfolk and Bushy Park in the state’s south.
Nine people face charges including high-range drink driving, evading police and hooning offences.
Among them, a 48-year-old Herdsmans Cove man allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.165 – more than three times the legal limit – while riding a motorcycle.
He has been charged with high-range drink driving and disqualified driving.
His motorcycle has been seized indefinitely, with police applying to have it forfeited to the state.
A 16-year-old boy from Gagebrook will face youth justice proceedings for allegedly evading police, while two men aged 23 and 25 had their vehicles clamped for alleged hooning.
Inspector Luke Horne said last year’s road toll should have served as a warning.
“Tragically last year, a devastating number of people lost their lives on our roads and we need everyone to do the right thing to help us keep everyone safe,” he said.
“Disappointingly, the message does not seem to be getting through to some motorists.”
“Reckless driving, hooning and disqualified driving will not be tolerated.”
“Bridgewater Police will continue to take strong enforcement action against those who place the community at risk.”
Other charges laid over the weekend include drink driving, riding without a helmet while disqualified, driving on a suspended licence and aggravated evading.
“Those people who choose to drive or ride in a reckless or dangerous manner are making deliberate decisions that place not only themselves, but innocent members of the public, at serious risk of death or injury from a crash,” Horne added.
Three people have already died on Tasmania’s roads this year.
Police are urging anyone who witnesses dangerous driving to call 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in emergencies.
