Tasmania Police will be conducting a major statewide traffic operation on Saturday the 30th June 2012.

"As part of this operation speed cameras will be deployed and traffic and uniform officers assisted by Transport Inspectors will conduct highly visible road safety operations around the state, not only on highways but also arterial and rural roads," said Sergeant Troy Hodge.

Officers will be targeting drink/drug driving, speeding, inattentive driving, disqualified drivers, seatbelt offences, mobile phone use while driving and vehicle defects.

"A crash can happen in just a moment of inattention, so we urge all motorists to take their time, rest if feeling tired and drive to the conditions, especially when wet and icy during these winter months," Sergeant Hodge said.

Speed, failure to wear a seatbelt, drink/drug driving, distraction and fatigue continue to contribute to fatal and serious crashes.

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