A 36-year-old woman has had her licence disqualified after being caught drink driving in Cooee this afternoon.

Community members raised the alarm with police about 12pm, after the woman allegedly crashed her vehicle in a carpark in South Burnie.

Police intercepted her near a short time later at Cooee, where she reportedly failed a roadside breath test.

She underwent further testing at the Burnie Police Station and returned a breath analysis reading of 0.269 – more than 5 times the legal limit.

Sergeant Craig Dawkins thanked community members for their assistance in the matter.

“Police thank the community for their quick action in reporting this incident. Information like this can be provided to police on 131 444, or Triple-Zero (000) in an emergency,” he said.

“With serious and fatal crashes at concerning levels across the state, police are disappointed that behaviour like this continues to put lives at risk.”

“As we head into the festive season, police urge all motorists to think twice before getting behind the wheel. It’s not worth the risk to yourself, to the community, and to your licence.”

The woman has been disqualified from driving for two years and will face the Burnie Magistrates Court at a later date.