Police have expressed disappointment after several people were caught drink and drug driving, speeding, not wearing seat belts, using mobile phones illegally and driving without a licence in the North West over the weekend.

Inspector Adam Spencer from Western Road Policing Services said police were upfront that officers would be out in force over the long weekend.

“We were out and about in rural and popular tourist areas as we said we would be,” he said.

“This included a major police operation in the Smithton and Arthur River areas, and the results were very disappointing.”

“Between Queenstown, Smithton, Devonport and Burnie, our police issued 24 infringement notices.”

“Police will again be out in force as the long weekend continues today, you can expect to see us again on highways, urban and rural roads.”

“Please do the right thing and obey the road rules so everyone can get home safely.”

Results included:

• 28-year-old man intercepted in Devonport and returned a reading of 0.243, almost five times the legal limit. Disqualified from driving and will appear in court.
• 40-year-old Burnie woman intercepted following reports she was driving under the influence after leaving a licensed premises. Returned a reading of 0.178. Disqualified from driving and will appear in court.
• 66-year-old Montagu man caught drink driving and not wearing a seatbelt. Disqualified from driving and will appear in court.
• 60-year-old Boat Harbour man returned a positive drug test and quantities of a controlled substance were located in his vehicle. He will be summoned to court.
• 26-year-old Devonport man caught hooning. He was arrested and charged and the vehicle was clamped.
• 33-year-old Devonport woman caught driving disqualified. Will appear in court.
• 43-year-old Irish Town man detected speeding 32km/h over the posted limit on Blackwater Road, West Coast. Given five demerit points and a $606 fine.
• 59-year-old Port Sorell man detected speeding 33km/h over the posted limit on Backline Road, Forest. Given five demerit points and a $606 fine.