Southern Road Police Services and the Department of State Growth Transport Safety and Investigation Unit have been conducting high visibility traffic operations across Southern Tasmania.

“It is a combined effort to improve driver behaviours and reduce crashes on our roads, and have been focused on speeding and drink driving,” said Inspector Jim Semmens.

“On the weekend, we conducted a joint operation on the Huon Highway at Geeveston.

Officers conducted 300 Random Breath Tests and detected:

• 1 person recording a breath alcohol test reading of 0.153
• 1 person recording a positive indication for cannabis
• 1 person detected not wearing a seat belt
• 1 person with expired registration
• 17 defect notices.

“Remember the Fatal Five every time you get in your vehicle and travel on our roads”.

• Pay attention when on the road – one moment of distraction is all it takes to cause a crash.
• Obey the speed limit.
• Never drive after drinking or taking drugs – it’s a risk not worth taking.
• Don’t drive tired – take a break so that you get to your destination safely.
• Always wear a seatbelt.