Officers from Southern Road Policing Services conducted a mobile phone detection operation on Friday morning around the fringes of the Hobart CBD.

Sergeant Andy McShane said officers issued 18 infringements for mobile phone use in little over an hour.

“Amid the wet conditions and traffic congestion on Friday, drivers were still clearly taking real risks on our roads,” he said.

“These 18 drivers will be given three demerit points, and will face fines of more than $400.”

“Other offences were also detected including unregistered vehicles and a person driving despite having with their licence suspended.”