A 45-year-old Devonport man has had his licence disqualified for another two years after being caught drink driving while disqualified on Saturday afternoon.

Acting Sergeant Chris Rockliff said the man was intercepted by a police motorcyclist for speeding on the Bass Highway near Sassafras about 1:30pm.

“The man had reportedly set off from Hobart that morning following a night of drinking, and after being breath tested, returned a reading of 0.172,” he said.

“That reading is more than three times the legal limit, and he will appear in court later this year.”

In a separate incident that afternoon, police motorcyclists intercepted a red Holden Commodore on the Midland Highway at Perth, following reports it was being driven erratically near Epping Forest.

“After being intercepted, a 24-year-old unlicenced Campbell Town man tested positive for illicit drugs,” Acting Sergeant Rockliff said.

“His vehicle was not registered and had significant defects, including a misaligned front wheel which caused the tyre to burn as the vehicle was being driven.”

“He was also charged and will appear in court at a later date.”

“The risk posed by these two individuals driving on our main highways was significant, and police want to thank the members of the community who notified police about the dangerous driving behaviour.”

“Anyone who sees dangerous driving on our roads should contact police on 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.”

Footage of dangerous driving can also be uploaded to the Tasmania Police evidence portal at https://www.police.tas.gov.au/report/