Police in the Western District continued their road safety focus over the weekend of 9, 10 and 11 October 2026 across the district to enforce road rules.

Four drivers were detected driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs:

• A 64-year-old woman from Forest was detected on Irishtown Road, Irishtown and returned a reading of 0.239. She was charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit and bailed to appear in the Smithton Magistrates Court on 16 December 2026.
• An unlicensed 38-year-old man from Spreyton was detected consuming alcohol while driving on the Bass Highway, Sassafras after members from the community reported erratic driving behaviour. He returned a reading of 0.151 and was charged with: exceeding prescribed alcohol limit, person Mentioned in section 6(3), drive under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drive whilst not the holder of a driver licence, drive motor vehicle while consuming liquor and use unregistered motor vehicle. The man was bailed to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court on 23 February 2027. He also received an instant disqualification for two years.
• A 41-year-old woman from Crayfish Creek was intercepted on the Bass Highway at Wynyard and submitted to an oral fluid test, which returned a positive reading for Methylamphetamine and THC (Cannabis). She will receive a summons to attend Court at a later date.
• A 40-year-old man from Devonport was intercepted on Stony Rise Road, Don. The man submitted to an oral fluid test which returned a positive reading for Methylamphetamine, he was also disqualified from driving. He was charged and bailed to appear at the Devonport Magistrates Court on 23 February 2027.

Three other drivers who were disqualified or unlicensed were also detected over the weekend:

• A 26-year-old woman from Zeehan was detected driving disqualified on Agnes Street, Rosebery. She was charged and bailed to appear at the Burnie Magistrates Court on 16 February 2027.
• A 50-year-old man from Burnie was detected driving unlicensed on Mooreville Road, Mooreville. He was issued an infringement notice.
• An unlicensed 17-year-old male from Burnie evaded a police RBT site on the Bass Highway, Burnie on Saturday night. The male was arrested by police and subsequently charged with evade police and drive whilst not the holder of a driver licence. He was bailed to appear at the Burnie Youth Justice Court at a later date. The vehicle he was driving was seized for three months.

“Tasmania Police is committed to ensuring the safety of all road users, our efforts in road safety enforcement will continue” said Acting Inspector Parker.

“Tragically this year we have seen some devastating fatalities and serious crashes on our roads. Driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol are part of the fatal five contributors to fatal and serious crashes.”

“It is disappointing that some individuals continue to disregard the law and endanger other road users by undertaking risky driving behaviours, including drink, or drug driving. Police request you rethink driving after consuming alcohol or drugs. Drivers who evade police should expect to be caught and risk their vehicles being seized.”

“Police will continue to conduct targeted and random patrols on Tasmania’s roads to curb high-risk behaviours such as speeding, drink & drug driving, inattention, and not wearing seatbelts. These factors overwhelmingly contribute to serious and fatal crashes. We will also continue to target disqualified, suspended and unlicensed drivers.”

“We encourage the public to report dangerous driving and traffic offences to police on 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Reports can also be made through our website.”