Operation Crossroads – State wide enforcement activities to date:

Even though another Christmas is behind us, Tasmania Police will continue to conduct high visibility traffic operations on the states roads during this holiday period.

Tasmania Police urge motorists to not become complacent as we approach New Year’s celebrations.

Tasmania Police has conducted over one thousand more random alcohol and drug tests than the same time last year.  We have removed thirty two drink drivers from the roads.  The very fact these individuals chose to ignore the repeated warnings is disappointing and their disregard for the lives and safety of law abiding road users is unacceptable.

Police will continue to be out in force as part of Operation Crossroads to ensure this small percentage of risk takers are taken off the states roads. Do not allow yourself or family and friends to become part of this small percentage of offenders.

A vehicle intercepted last night in the states west was found to be carrying five unrestrained children in the back seat and on the rear floor.  All of the children were aged six years and under.  Such an act defies common sense.  Children are reliant on those caring for them to teach them good habits and protect them from harm.

Tasmania Police implores everyone, drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists to consider the potential impact of their behaviour on all other road users.

Remember we will continue to target the fatal five;

Speed

Seatbelts

Alcohol and Drugs

Distraction

Fatigue