Huonville Police have charged a 34-year-old man with multiple traffic offences earlier today (August 21).

About 11.20am, the man was detected travelling at 88km/h in a 50km/h zone on the main road through Franklin.

As police moved to intercept the vehicle, they observed the driver throw a full can from the driver’s side window across the road.

The vehicle was intercepted a short time later, and the man returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.058.

Further checks revealed the vehicle was not fitted with an alcohol interlock device, which was a condition of the driver’s licence due to previous offences.

The man was taken to Huonville Police Station and was subsequently charged with:

• Exceeding the speed limit
• Driving under the influence of alcohol
• Discharging a missile (throwing an object from a vehicle)
• Driving a vehicle not fitted with a required alcohol interlock device.

He has been bailed to appear in court at a later date.

Sergeant Simon Ward reminds drivers that speeding and drink driving are a deadly combination.

“When drivers ignore road rules and licence-imposed conditions, they put everyone at risk.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, so please slow down and don’t drive if you’ve been drinking alcohol or consuming illicit drugs.”