Tasmania Police is urging road users to take care this long weekend.

With hot weather forecast, more traffic is expected, and the community can expect to also see more police.

Inspector Adam Spencer of Western Road Policing Services said police were planning for an influx of road users heading away camping or to the beach to enjoy the long weekend.

He said police across the state would be focusing on the fatal five – speeding, not wearing a seatbelt correctly, drink and drug driving, inattention, and fatigue.

“Our road policing officers are always patrolling across the state, and this long weekend will be no different,” he said.

“If you are tempted in the forecast hot weather to drink and then get behind the wheel, there is a high chance you will encounter police.”

“Whether it is late at night, or early in the morning, or the middle of the day, police will be patrolling.

“They could be sitting near a pub at Rosebery in an unmarked car at 10pm, or covering every exit from a hotel in Ulverstone … they could on the beach at Sandy Cape or the tracks around Macquarie Heads, patrolling Hobart in the early hours of the morning, or driving on the East Tamar Highway at any time of the day.”

“So do the right thing, and help us keep you and others safe on our roads.”

If you witness dangerous driving or are concerned about someone’s behaviour on the road, contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au