Tasmania Police conducted a targeted traffic operation on Northern Midlands roads last night and disappointingly, drivers continue to do the wrong thing.

Northern Road Policing Services officers targeted the fatal five during the operation, and in a brief 90-minute window the following offences were detected –

2 x drivers caught exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit

1 x unaccompanied learner positive for illicit drugs

1 x unlicensed driver

5 x motorists exceeding the speed limit

A number of vehicle defects were also detected.

Senior Constable Daniel Midson said it was simply not good enough.

“It’s unfortunate to see motorists continuing to drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs putting other road users at risk,” he said.

“Tasmania police will continue to conduct road safety patrols in both urban and rural areas.

“It is our mission to improve driver behaviour through education, engagement and enforcement to make our roads safer – we can be anywhere, anytime.”