Tasmania Police wants everyone to get home from Australia Day celebrations safely.

Police will be paying particular attention to alcohol and drug driving, one of the Fatal Five, and one of the biggest contributors to death and injury.

There will be highly visible police operations throughout the State.

Acting Inspector Justin Lawson, of the Southern Roads and Public Order Service, said that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs greatly increases the chances of crashing.

“Your reactions are going to be a lot slower than usual. Whether you realise it at the time or not, you are a danger to yourself and everyone else you’re sharing the road with,” Acting Inspector Lawson said.

“If you’re going to celebrate, you need to plan ahead and make sure you have independent transport home so you’re not tempted to take risks.

“Do the right thing on our roads for everyone – including yourself.”

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