A Smithton man has been disqualified from driving for two years after blowing more than three times over the blood alcohol limit, police say.
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Tasmania Police charged the man with high-range drink driving after he was detected driving with a blood alcohol reading of 0.180 per cent on Nelson Street about 5pm on Thursday.
"Police responded to a report regarding the manner of the man driving on Nelson Street, Smithton," police said in a statement.
"The 32-year-old man from Smithton underwent a breath analysis test at the Smithton police station and returned a reading of 0.180 per cent.
"Police would like to thank the members of the public for their assistance."
A police spokesman said anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn't already spoken to police, is asked to call Smithton Police on 131 444 or report information crime stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.
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Claudia Williams
Claudia Williams is a journalist for The Advocate covering general news and events. Get in touch at claudia.williams@theadvocate.com.au or on 0448 310 641
Claudia Williams is a journalist for The Advocate covering general news and events. Get in touch at claudia.williams@theadvocate.com.au or on 0448 310 641
