The race that stops the nation also stopped revellers in their tracks, with Tasmania Police feeling 'disappointed' with a number of drivers who did not rein it in.

Traffic operations were underway at Spreyton, Latrobe and Quoiba for three hours following the Melbourne Cup yesterday.

Western Road Policing Services conducted 362 random breath tests, and while Acting Inspector Martin Parker said a majority of road users were doing the right thing, police detected four drink drivers.

One speeding driver and one suspended driver in an unregistered and uninsured vehicle were also caught.

"Police conducted traffic operations for three hours following Melbourne Cup celebrations, and were disappointed with the number of drink drivers detected," Acting Inspector Parker said.

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