Western Road Policing Services conducted 362 random breath tests during targeted traffic operations at Spreyton, Latrobe and Quoiba yesterday afternoon.

Acting Inspector Martin Parker said while the majority of road users were doing the right thing, police detected four drink drivers, one speeding driver, and one suspended driver in an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.

“Police conducted traffic operations for three hours following Melbourne Cup celebrations, and were disappointed with the number of drink drivers detected,” he said.

“If you are going to celebrate an event, or plan to drink, organise a designated driver. Don’t bet on your own life or the life of others by driving while under the influence of alcohol. Please make good choices.”

Police also issued three defect notices and an infringement notice for one driver failing to display their P2 plates.

Tasmania Police is out on the roads every single day enforcing the road rules, and members of the public are urged to do their part to help police keep our roads safe for all motorists.

Members of the public are encouraged to report dangerous driving incidents witnessed on Tasmanian roads, to Tasmania Police.

Dangerous driving incidents currently unfolding should be reported if safe to do so to police by phoning 131 444. In a life-threatening emergency phone Triple Zero (000).