A 36-year-old Ulverstone man has been charged with drink driving after he was intercepted by police while more than six times the legal alcohol limit in Devonport overnight.
Police were called about 8pm Tuesday 8 October after a member of the public observed a white Toyota Hilux driving dangerously on William Street, Devonport.
The driver was intercepted by police on Steele Street and returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.322.
He was immediately disqualified and has been charged with drive a motor vehicle while exceeding prescribed alcohol limit and drive under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
He was bailed to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court in December.
Tasmania Police Sergeant Jeremy Williams said driving while more than six times the legal alcohol limit was both reckless and incredibly dangerous.
“Not only are you putting your own life at risk, but the lives of other road users,” he said.
“Tasmania Police remains committed to road safety policing and enforcing the fatal five, being speed, fatigue, distraction (including mobile phone use), drink/drug driving and non-wearing of seatbelts.
“We encourage any motorists that were travelling in the area, at the time, who observed this vehicle and its manner of driving, to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at . Information can be provided anonymously.
