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Tasmania Man Charged for Drunk Driving with Dog in Seat

1/26/2026

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Tasmania Police charged a 50-year-old man with driving with blood alcohol above the limit and disqualified him for two years; he will appear in court in May.
On January 24, Tasmania Police sought information after a vehicle with a dog in the driver's seat was seen on White Beach.
The Tasman Council Dog Management Policy requires dogs to be on a lead at all times on White Beach.

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Tasmania Police charged a 50-year-old man with driving with blood alcohol above the limit and disqualified him for two years; he will appear in court in May.
On January 24, Tasmania Police sought information after a vehicle with a dog in the driver's seat was seen on White Beach.
The Tasman Council Dog Management Policy requires dogs to be on a lead at all times on White Beach.