Source: Tasmania Police
Forth man caught drink driving again
Monday, 15 June 2026 – 10:49 am.
A 43-year-old Forth man has been charged after being caught drink driving for potentially the third time in just over one week.
Inspector Adam Spencer said the man was most recently intercepted on William Street, Forth on Saturday.
“He was arrested for driving while disqualified and subsequently returned a breath analysis of 0.210 – more than four times the legal limit,” Inspector Spencer said.
“The first time this man was intercepted was on Friday, 5 June where he was also caught drink driving more than four times the limit and was arrested and charged.”
“He was then in a single vehicle crash two days later on Sunday, 7 June and had to be cut free from the vehicle by emergency services.”
“He was taken to the North West Regional Hospital and a blood sample was taken for analysis.”
“The man’s vehicle has now been clamped, and he will appear in court in October.”
Inspector Spencer said the repeated alleged offending highlighted the serious risk drink driving posed to the community.
“It is extremely concerning to see someone continue to make the same dangerous decision to get behind the wheel while heavily intoxicated,” he said.
“This level of offending shows a blatant disregard for the safety of other road users and emergency responders.”
“Police will continue to take strong action against those who choose to drink and drive.”
Information about dangerous driving on our roads should be reported to police at the time on 131 444, or Triple-Zero (000) in an emergency.
If matters cannot be reported at the time, footage can also be submitted to the evidence portal at police.tas.gov.au/report.