Tasmania Police have fined a man for operating as an unlicensed cabbie.
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The 21-year-old was caught offering early morning revellers a lift home in return for payment.
Police said the incident occurred in Devonport during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The so-called practice of des-ing for dollars is a banned under the Taxi and Hire Vehicle Industries Act.
``Acting as a designated driver with friends should not be confused with the practice of des-ing for dollars,'' Sergeant Craig Harvey said.
``Des-ing for dollars is the illegal practice of offering a private vehicle for hire without appropriate public vehicle licenses. ''
In a blow to tight-fisted travellers police confirmed there was no law against chipping in petrol money for a designated driver taking you home.
Police said they were continuing to monitor people involved in des-ing for dollars on Northwest Coast.
``This practice leads to concerns regarding safety issues for both passengers and drivers of vehicles that may be des-ing for dollars,'' he said,.
``As well as issues regarding insurance and any subsequent injury to persons or property.''