Southern Road Policing have had a busy morning undertaking vehicle safety checks and alcohol and drug testing over two stationary road safety sites.

500 drug and alcohol tests and vehicle checks were conducted on the Tasman Highway, Cambridge:

• Pleasingly, no drug or alcohol affected drivers were detected.
• 1 P plater was issued an infringement for failing to wear a seatbelt
• 1 driver was issued an infringement for failing to safely secure their load

150 drug and alcohol tests and vehicle checks were conducted on the Midland Highway at Pontville:

• No drug or alcohol affected drivers were detected
• 1 driver was issued an infringement notice for their vehicle being unregistered

Tasmania Police is out in force over the Easter break, targeting dangerous driving behaviours.
Operation Safe Arrival will feature both high-visibility and covert patrols across Tasmania’s highways, main roads, rural routes, and back streets.
Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving behaviour should report it immediately to police on 131 444 to enable officers to respond in a timely way.
If it’s an emergency or life-threatening situation call Triple Zero (000).
If you can’t report it at the time but have footage, submit it to the police evidence portal online.
The evidence portal can be found at https://www.police.tas.gov.au/report/