A 45 year old man has been arrested and charged following a drink driving incident in Launceston recently.

Police received numerous calls about the man driving a white Ford Ranger in an erratic manner through Launceston on Friday 4 October, causing several crashes in Launceston and Nunamara.

Police arrested the man in Launceston a short time later where he returned a breath analysis reading of .202 (over four times the legal limit).

The man was immediately disqualified from driving for 12 months, was charged with driving offences and will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.

Acting Sergeant Caitlin Rawlings said one driver doing the wrong thing, was one too many.

“Police will continue to conduct targeted high visibility traffic operations, however road users can expect to see us anywhere, anytime,” she said.

“Being caught doing the wrong thing is one risk, but causing a crash that results in serious injury or death is a far more serious consequence. Police are committed to enforcing the road rules, to keep people as safe as possible on our roads – but we can’t do it alone.

“If you’re out on the roads we need you to pay attention, buckle up, watch your speed, rest if you’re tired, and never drink drive.”