A 23-year-old Hobart man has been charged with drink-driving offences following a single-vehicle crash in Claremont early on Tuesday morning. Tasmania Police attended Main Road, Claremont, at approximately 1:20 am after locating a vehicle that had collided with a guard rail.
Police allege the driver underwent a breath test, returning a reading of 0.227. This reading is more than four times the legal blood alcohol limit for a full licence holder. As a provisional licence holder, the man is subject to a zero-blood alcohol requirement.
Following the incident, the man was charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date. His provisional licence was also immediately disqualified for 12 months.
Inspector Jason Klug commented on the alleged behaviour, stating it demonstrated a “blatant disregard for the safety of other road users.” Inspector Klug further emphasised the dangers of impaired driving, noting that “driving after consuming alcohol significantly impairs judgement, reaction times and decision-making ability, putting lives at risk.” He urged all motorists to “plan ahead and make safe choices,” stressing that “there is simply no excuse for getting behind the wheel after drinking.”
Tasmania Police reminds the public that anyone charged with an offence is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
For more information, readers can refer to the original statement from Tasmania Police.