Tasmania Police’s Operation Crossroads has so far resulted in 84 people being charged with drink driving offences, 1257 people committing speeding offences and 50 people testing positive for driving under the influence of drugs.
The operation, which started on December 23 and ends tomorrow night, is aimed at making the roads safer for everyone by reducing road and traffic offences over the Christmas and New Year period.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Cerritelli said:
“Sadly, there have been two fatalities on our roads this festive season and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those people.
“Just one fatality on our roads is one too many.
“As we begin 2015 we’re asking drivers to think about the ‘Fatal Five’ major contributors to fatal and serious road crashes before they get behind the wheel.
“Our message is very simple:
• Don’t drive if you think you could be over the alcohol limit or have taken drugs;
• Always wear your seatbelt;
• Rest when you’re tired;
• Pay attention to the road; and
• Stick to the speed limit.”

Christmas 2014-15  YTD

WEST                 NORTH                 SOUTH               STATE

RBT’s                                                                     6,486                  4,842                      7,645                   18,973
Alcohol Related Driving Offences                 18                        20                            46                         84
Oral Fluid Tests                                                  27                        44                             32                         103
Oral Fluid Tests with Positive Results          14                        22                             14                         50
Licence Offences                                                 48                        41                             98                         187
TINS Issued                                                          467                      537                          734                       1,738
Speeding Offences                                              329                      453                          475                       1,257
Vehicle Confiscations                                        1                          4                               6                           11
Fatal Crashes                                                       0                          2                              0                           2
Fatalities                                                               0                          2                               0                           2