Six-times over limit allege cops

A SANDY Bay man has been refused bail after he allegedly blew almost six times over the legal alcohol limit in his second alleged high-range drink-driving offence in a week.

Bernd Neubauer, 58, of Sandy Bay, appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Friday before Magistrate Jackie Hartnett.

Tasmania Police said Mr Neubauer had his vehicle seized after it became stuck in a ditch on Adventure Bay Road on Bruny Island at about 4.55pm on Thursday.

The man returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.294.

He was charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit, driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and other traffic-related offences.

Police said it was the second time in a week the man had been charged with high-range drink-driving offences.

Mr Neubauer did not enter pleas to any charges and he was remanded in custody to appear on July 27.

If anyone saw the vehicle driving on Bruny Island on Thursday prior to the crash, please call police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.