Two motorists have been issued with infringement notices for multiple traffic offences during a statewide road safety operation this week.
Police responded to community concerns about dangerous driving displayed by some participants in a high-performance vehicle tour, as well as a recent social media post depicting reckless driving on a Tasmanian highway.
On Wednesday, a 49-year-old New South Wales man was allegedly detected driving a Ferrari at 150 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Brighton.
He was issued an infringement notice attracting six demerit points, a fine of $905.25 and a three-month licence disqualification.
On Thursday, a 61-year-old man from Queensland was allegedly detected driving at 129 km/h in a 100 km/h zone at Hamilton in a Porsche.
Police also located a radar detector fitted to the vehicle, which was seized, and found the vehicle was missing a registration plate.
Radar and laser detectors are illegal in Tasmania and most other Australian jurisdictions.
The man was issued with infringement notices resulting in a total of three demerit points and fines totalling $1,810.50.
Sergeant Scott McKinnell said with other significant motoring events taking place across the state in the coming weeks, we are reminding participants and motoring enthusiasts not to risk their own safety or that of the community while enjoying our beautiful state as dangerous driving will not be tolerated.
“We will continue to target dangerous driving behaviours to ensure motorists comply with the law and prioritise safety,” he said.
“If you’re on the roads, follow the rules and avoid distractions behind the wheel.”
Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving behaviour on our roads should report it when safe to do so to police on 131 444.
If it’s an emergency or life-threatening situation call triple zero (000).
Video or dashcam footage of dangerous driving can also be submitted via the dangerous driving portal: https://www.police.tas.gov.au/services-online/dangerous-driving-report/ or anonymously at www.crimestopperstas.com.au.
