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Tassie Learner Driver Caught 3x Over Limit

A Tassie learner driver has been stripped of his license after he was caught drink driving THREE times over the legal limit.

The 19-year-old was stopped by police on Thursday with a blood alcohol level of 0.152, three times the legal limit for fully licensed drivers and prohibited for learner drivers.

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A 63-year-old man was also stopped with a blood alcohol level of 0.195, almost four times the legal limit.

Random Breath Test operation on the Tasman Highway – Image / Pulse

The learner driver has had his license disqualified for 12 months, while the 63-year-old man has been disqualified from driving for 2 years and will front court.

Police say this kind of reckless and dangerous behaviour is not tolerated at any time, but especially during the holiday season.