Source: Tasmania Police
Man charged over reckless driving incidents
Friday, 1 May 2026 – 6:13 pm.
A 44 year old Smithton man has been charged after a series of reckless driving incidents in the Circular Head area yesterday.
The man was arrested in a stolen 4WD in the Circular Head area yesterday and was charged with numerous offences including motor vehicle stealing, evade police, reckless driving x 2, disqualified driving x 6, using an unregistered motor vehicle x 2, using a motor vehicle with no premium, ride a motor cycle without a helmet, and possess a dangerous article in a public place. The offences occurred over several days.
The man appeared in the Burnie Magistrates Court today and has been remanded in custody to appear at a later date.
Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in this matter.