Police from the Western District are continuing to focus on road safety with officers from Latrobe detecting several serious traffic offences over the weekend.
On Friday, a 44-year-old man from West Ulverstone was charged with multiple traffic offences after being reported by a member of the public for towing a car that was towing a boat on the Bass Highway, Latrobe.
Charges include using an unregistered motor vehicle, contravening conditions of a notice, driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without premium cover, and using an unregistered trailer.
The driver also tested positive on an oral fluid test for illicit drugs. He is due to appear at the Burnie Court of Petty Sessions on 29 April 2025.
Also on Friday, a 59-year-old man from East Devonport was charged with driving while disqualified after he was pulled over on Railton Road, Latrobe.
He also tested positive on an oral fluid test for illicit drugs and was charged with failing to appear in court on a previous charge. He will appear at the Devonport Court of Petty Sessions on 28 April 2025.
On Saturday, a 21-year-old man from Devonport was detected driving at 130 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Railton Road, Dulverton. The disqualified driver returned a breath analysis reading of 0.10 and faces charges including driving while exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit, driving while disqualified and exceeding the speed limit.
He will appear at the Devonport Court of Petty Sessions on 28 April 2025.
Four other drivers also tested positive on an oral fluid tests for illicit drugs over the weekend.
Acting Inspector Martin Parker expressed concern over the reckless behaviour displayed by some road users.
"It is disappointing that some individuals continue to disregard the law and endanger other road users."
"Some incidents are particularly baffling, such as the case of a disqualified driver being towed while towing a boat," Acting Inspector Parker said.
We will continue to focus on detecting and removing unsafe motorists from the roads. If you witness dangerous driving, report to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
