Tasmania Police is warning motorists to slow down and drive to winter conditions following a series of serious and fatal road crashes across the state over recent days.

“Any crash that injures someone or results in a life being lost is devastating,” said Inspector Philippa Burk.

“We need motorists to take road safety seriously and do what they can to prevent these crashes from occurring.”

“We know that winter in Tasmania means rain and ice on our roads, which means vehicles can slide into danger and out of control if the speed they are travelling at is too fast for the conditions.”

“Tasmanians need to be aware of their surroundings and look out for potential hazards whenever they get behind the wheel, or on the road.”

“Please drive safely, don’t get distracted, and adjust your driving behaviour to suit the conditions.”

Some tips for motorists:

– Drive at a speed that feels safe and allows plenty of time to stop quickly and safely.
– Be aware roads can become slippery and drive accordingly.
– Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
– Don’t allow distractions like mobile phones to affect your judgement and reaction times.
– Drive with headlights on when visibility is poor.