Operation Safe Arrival – results
Police intercepted more than 7,500 vehicles during Operation Safe Arrival, which ran from Thursday 14 April to Tuesday 19 April. Inspector Jim Semmens said it was disappointing to see 746 people issued with traffic infringement notices during the six-day period. “The majority of infringement notices were for speeding offences, which is extremely worrying,”…
Man charged with Armed Robbery of South Hobart service station
Police have charged a 23-year-old man from South Hobart with several offences including Armed Robbery in relation to an incident at a service station in South Hobart yesterday. He was detained to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Launceston Police Customer Service Centre temporarily relocated to Newnham Police Station from tomorrow
With the Launceston Police Headquarters Renovation Project starting tomorrow (20 April 2022), the current Launceston Police Customer Service Centre will be temporarily relocated to Newnham Police Station, which is located on George Town Road at Newnham. All public enquiries can be directed to the Customer Service Officers at Newnham Police Station, who will ensure there…
Glenorchy police target bad driving behaviour in targeted road safety operation
Despite concerted efforts to remind drivers of expected behaviours this Easter period, police continue to detect drivers speeding and drink driving. About 9am today, Glenorchy police detected a 17 year old P plate driver speeding 38kms over the limit in a 50kmh zone at Claremont. As a result, the driver will receive a penalty of…
Elizabeth Town crash update
Police are continuing to investigate a two vehicle crash involving an unmarked police car near Elizabeth Town yesterday. The four police officers involved are recovering well- two Tasmania Police officers were discharged from hospital last night while two Australian Federal Police officers remain in hospital overnight for treatment for non life threatening injuries. …
Elizabeth Town crash
Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on the Bass Highway near Elizabeth Town this afternoon. The crash involved an unmarked police car and a Mitsubishi Triton, which were both travelling west between Deloraine and Latrobe. Circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated, however initial enquiries indicate that the Triton has collided with the rear of…
Man charged with Attempted Murder in relation to New Town incident
Police have charged a 27-year-old Kingston man with attempted murder in relation to the stabbing of a 24-year-old man at the New Town Plaza last night. He will appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Operation Safe Arrival – changing drivers’ behaviour and attitudes
Police are pleading with Tasmanians to heed road safety messages, as Operation Safe Arrival is launched today. The traffic enforcement effort will run all the way through the Easter period, with high-visibility patrols and enforcement activities aimed at improving driver behaviour taking place across Tasmania. Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said this year’s tragic road toll…
Serious two vehicle crash at Four Mile Creek
At 3.53pm on Wednesday 13/4/22 police were notified about a 2-vehicle collision which occurred on Tasman Hwy at Four Mile Creek. A Black Subaru Sedan driven by a 41-year-old St Helens man was travelling in a Northerly direction around a sweeping right bend when it lost control and collided with an Armco barrier on the…
Police are urging motorists to be safe on the roads with a multi-agency traffic operation at Orford
Police are urging all motorists to remember the importance of safe vehicles and driving behaviours, as a multi-agency traffic operation was held in the Orford area today. “With a devastatingly high number of fatalities on Tasmanian roads this year, police are urging all motorists to do the right thing to prevent crashes,” said Acting Inspector…