Tasmania Police’s Easter road safety effort, Operation Safe Arrival, begins tomorrow.

Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar warned that with Easter just around the corner, police are too.

“If you aren’t watching your speed – police will be,” he said.

“When you’re distracted from the road – police won’t be.”

“We know we are going to see more traffic across Tasmania over the next few days, and we need everyone to slow down, take extra care and follow the rules.”

“Our officers will be out across the state looking out for our community, and cracking down on people doing the wrong thing.”

“Police will be targeting speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelts, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”

“We focus on these things because they more than anything else contribute to deaths and serious injuries on our roads, and we know most crashes can be avoided.”

“Fatigue is also a leading cause of serious and fatal crashes, so please rest if you’re tired or get someone else to drive.”

“Help us look out for everyone’s safety this Easter and remember when you’re out and about these holidays – so are police.”