A northern Tasmanian man is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly falsely told police he had coronavirus after being pulled over.

Key points: A man is accused of falsely telling police he had coronavirus when he was pulled over

A man is accused of falsely telling police he had coronavirus when he was pulled over ADF soldiers join police, SES and TFS on Thursday to check compliance with regulations

ADF soldiers join police, SES and TFS on Thursday to check compliance with regulations Blatant breaches will be proceeded against by a summons, with a fine of up to $16,800

Police said 29-year-old Michael John Salter was pulled over in the Launceston suburb of Rocherlea about 8:30pm yesterday.

He allegedly told police he was infected with coronavirus, and was arrested and charged with resisting a police officer.

He has also been charged with failing to comply with a direction from the Director of Public Health for allegedly being away from his primary residence without a lawful reason, as well as numerous other offences including breaching a family violence order and evading police.

He appeared in Launceston Magistrates Court this morning and was bailed to appear on July 16.

"Police would like to remind the public to only be absent from [their] primary residences with a lawful reason … and that incidents where a false claim by a person to be infected with COVID-19 will be taken very seriously," a police statement read.

Soldiers joining local enforcement

Since Wednesday, police, SES and the Tasmanian Fire Service have carried out over 2,300 compliance checks in residences and in public places.

Australian Defence Force personnel will be joining them on Thursday to ensure people are following the rules.

Assistant Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said police did not have the ability to give on-the-spot fines, so people would be dealt with by summons, or even arrest in more serious cases.

Tasmania COVID-19 snapshot Confirmed cases: 226

Confirmed cases: 226 Deaths: 13, 12 in north-west What do I do if I think I have coronavirus? If you think you might have COVID-19 phone your GP or the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738. Need an interpreter? Phone the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and tell them your language. For more information and factsheets: Visit the Tasmanian Government's coronavirus page here.

"Police still have the ability to use discretion," he said.

"They are here to educate the community and they'll communicate what needs to be done.

"If there are blatant breaches, and blatant disregard for these laws, then proceedings will be initiated."

Police will also be stopping cars to ask what people are doing on the road.

"There won't be any static sites and mass stop of cars, but police will have a targeted approach and it will be in line with our random breath tests and random drug tests and vehicle checks as well," Assistant Deputy Commissioner Higgins said.

He also said those claiming to be Government or "essential service" workers might be asked to produce identification.

Assistant Deputy Commissioner Higgins said for the most part, Tasmanians had been compliant with the new rules, especially those around public gatherings.

Others investigated in COVID-19 crisis

In separate cases, 10 people will also have proceedings against them for entering a restricted area at an East Coast camp ground on the weekend.

Police said a number of non-compliance cases were also being investigated.

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein on Monday moved to enforce the directives from National Cabinet on public gatherings, meaning people are not permitted to leave their properties without a valid reason, such as attending work or school, buying essential supplies, exercising or to seek medical care or veterinary care for an animal.

Police have flagged spot checks to ensure people comply with the tough new rules.

The penalty under the Emergency Management Act is up to $16,800 or three months' jail.