A 51-year-old Newnham woman has been immediately disqualified from driving for 12 months after a drink driving incident in Prospect Market Place today.

Police intercepted the woman at about 12.20pm, and she subsequently returned a breath analysis reading of 0.215 – over four times the legal limit.

She will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.

Drink driving remains one of the Fatal Five causes for fatal and serious crashes on our roads.

Never drive if you’re under the influence – you’re putting your life, and the lives of others, at risk.