Tasmania Police presented the example as it returned results from the first day of Operation Crossroads.

Police say the 24-year-old returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.115 after he totalled his ute in a crash.

Operation Crossroads began at midnight on Thursday, and runs statewide throughout the Easter holiday period.

So far there have not been any serious crashes or fatalities, but police say they are still disappointed with the results.

While less drug and alcohol tests have so far been conducted in comparison to last year, more drivers have been found to be doing the wrong thing.

Eleven people have been charged with drink-driving, and nine have returned positive oral drug tests.

Last year’s figures were 10 and seven respectively, but with nearly twice as many motorists tested.

At the launch of Operation Crossroads, police warned motorists they would be cracking down on hotspots for drink and drug driving.

“Police will be patrolling alternative routes out of towns and cities, targeting the back streets, rural roads and entertainment districts,” Western District Commander Jonathan Higgins said.

Fifty-eight drivers have been caught speeding, 11 charged with inattentive driving, five caught using their mobile phones, and a further five have been issued seat belt infringements.

Acting Inspector Steve Jones urged motorists to be aware of the “fatal five”: speed, failure to wear seat belts or helmets, alcohol and drugs, distraction, and driver fatigue.

“We are asking all road users to plan ahead and make sure you allow plenty of time to arrive at your destination safely over Easter,” Inspector Jones said.