Tasmania Police’s Easter traffic enforcement effort will be taking place across the state from tomorrowonce again aimed at making sure everyone gets where they are going safely these holidays.
“We do this every yearand the message hasn’t changedbut we’re urging people not to tune us out,” said Acting Assistant Commissioner Jason Elmer.
“For safe roadswe need safe road usersand that means you.”
“When you’re on the roadsslow downpay attentionwear your seatbeltstop and rest before you get tired and do not drive after drinking or taking drugs.”
“As alwayspolice will be targeting dangerous behaviours like speedingmobile phone useand driving under the influence.”
“We’ll have high-visibility and covert patrols on our highways and main roadsand we’ll be covering other routesback streetsand rural areas.”
“There will be random alcohol and drug testing operationsand speed detection devices in use across Tasmania.”
“Keeping everyone safe on our roads is a mission for the whole community – not just police.”
“You can help by obeying the road rulesmaking sure your loved ones do tooand letting police know if you see something dangerous on our roads.”
“You can call police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.”
“We also have a community evidence portal on our websitewhere people can submit footage of dangerous driving incidents to us for investigation.”
Visit police.tas.gov.au/report/ for more information.