Police have expressed disappointment after several people were caught drink and drug drivingspeedingnot wearing seat beltsusing mobile phones illegally and driving without a licence in the North West over the weekend.
Inspector Adam Spencer from Western Road Policing Services said police were upfront that officers would be out in force over the long weekend.
“We were out and about in rural and popular tourist areas as we said we would be,” he said.
“This included a major police operation in the Smithton and Arthur River areasand the results were very disappointing.”
“Between QueenstownSmithtonDevonport and Burnieour police issued 24 infringement notices.”
“Police will again be out in force as the long weekend continues todayyou can expect to see us again on highwaysurban and rural roads.”
“Please do the right thing and obey the road rules so everyone can get home safely.”
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