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Police crackdown in the north

September 26, 2024 9:39 am in by

Police have released updated figures from a road safety operation yesterday in Northern Tasmania.

Police set up at a dozen locations including South Launceston, Ravenswood, Campbell Town, Exeter, Westbury, Saint Marys and Fingal.

They were targeting drink and drug driving, speeding, mobile phone use and seatbelt offences.

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Final figures:

364 Random breath tests (no drink drivers); 8 oral fluid tests conducted with 1 positive result; 3 mobile phones; 7 unregistered vehicles; 56 speed infringements; 6 unlicensed drivers; 2 suspended drivers; 5 people not wearing seat belts; 1 unrestrained child; 1 Provisional driver not displaying P Plates.

35 defect notices issued. Police also charged 1 person with stealing and 2 for possession of a controlled drug.

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