With 14 serious and three fatal crashes occurring in the last two weeks alone, Tasmania Police and other emergency services are calling on motorists to take road safety seriously.

“We have had a horror few weeks in terms of fatal and serious injury crashes,” said Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins.

“Police and our emergency services counterparts need all Tasmanians to take road safety seriously, to protect themselves and other road users.”

“This year we’ve had 21 fatal and 155 serious injury crashes on our roads.”

“In the same period last year, we had 17 fatalities and 143 serious injuries.”

“These aren’t just statistics, each crash is at least one life that’s been taken, or irreversibly impacted.”

“We talk about the Fatal Five; speeding, not wearing seatbelts, alcohol and drugs, fatigue and distraction because people die on our roads for those reasons.”

“Attending these crashes and having to deliver the news that someone has been killed or seriously injured is one of the hardest things we have to do.”

“By taking road safety seriously, Tasmanians can help us to make sure other families aren’t left mourning a loved one.”

“Please slow down, wear your seatbelt, rest if you’re tired and don’t drive distracted or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”

“As always, police will be out patrolling roads across the state, but we need Tasmanians to help us by doing their bit and being safe whenever they’re on the roads.”