A 56-year-old Kelso man has been charged with drink driving offences after being intercepted by police on the Batman Highway, Sidmouth this morning.

Police received several calls from members of the public reporting the man was driving dangerously in a black Holden Statesman.

He was intercepted by police about 8:30am and reportedly returned a reading of 0.276 after being breath tested – five and a half times the legal limit.

The man was arrested, charged, and bailed to appear in court in December.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the manner of driving around this time. Please call George Town Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 00005705112024.

Relevant dashcam or other footage can be uploaded to the Tasmania Police evidence portal at https://taspol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/00005705112024.

This incident highlights how police and the community can work together to support road safety.

To report dangerous driving, call police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.