Operation Crossroads – 27 December Update
Operation Crossroads – Statewide enforcement activities to date (accumulative):
| State wide traffic enforcement activities | 2015 | 2014 |
| Random drug & alcohol tests to date | 7930 | 8198 |
| Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date | 40 | 22 |
| Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date | 14 | 24 |
| Total Infringement notices issued to date | 529 | 724 |
| Infringement notices issued for speeding offences | 338 | 378 |
| Infringement notices issued for inattentive driving | 40 | 48 |
| Infringement notices issued for mobile phone use | 27* | 35 |
| Infringement notices issued for seat belt offences | 37 | 30 |
Tasmania Police has now conducted around the same amount of random alcohol and drug tests compared with this time last year. Disappointingly, we have observed almost double the amount of people detected for alcohol related driving offences than the same time last year.
That is twice as many people ignoring the warnings and our constant pleas to demonstrate common sense when it comes to not mixing alcohol with driving. It is incredibly disappointing that the large percentage of law abiding motorists have to tolerate this behaviour on our roads.
Also of great concern is the large percentage of motorists detected speeding. 285 of those detected, were for speeds between 10 – 22 km/h above the posted speed limit.
The speed limits on our roads are set to provide a safe driving environment for all road users. They are not optional. If you do speed, you will get caught. Consequently Tasmania Police will continue to be out in force as part of Operation Crossroads to ensure our roads are safe.
In the states north a 17 year old male learner driver will face court today charged with Evade Police x 2, Hooning x 2 and being an Unaccompanied Learner Driver x 4. Part of this series of offences included being detected travelling at 120km/h in a 60 km/h zone.
In the states south an 85 year old male will be proceeded against for Failing Breath Analysis. The male was intercepted by police during a routine traffic operation and provided a positive breath test. Upon being required to submit to a formal breath analysis the male failed to do so.
Due to the rain on the states roads yesterday, Police were kept busy attending a high number of minor motor vehicle crashes. Remember, drive to the conditions. Slow down, pay attention, wear your seat belt, rest if you are tired and don’t mix alcohol or drugs with driving.
Remember, having a driver’s licence is a privilege not a right. It is your choice whether you keep it.