Police have reported generally positive results from a targeted ‘Day of Action’ conducted across the North West region as part of Operation Safe Arrival.
Officers maintained a highly visible presence across Devonport, Latrobe, Spreyton, Sheffield, Port Sorell and Railton on Tuesday, deploying both marked and unmarked vehicles to monitor driver behaviour during the busy long weekend period.
Acting Inspector Luke Negri said the operation showed promising signs that road safety messages were making an impact on the community.
“While a significant number of vehicles were intercepted or monitored, we were generally pleased with the behaviour of drivers,” Negri said.
“It shows that our road safety message is having an impact. However, there were still some instances of disappointing conduct detected.”
Police conducted 58 roadside breath tests throughout the day, none of which came back over the legal limit.
Officers caught one driver who tested positive for illicit drugs.
Other infringements included three drivers not wearing seatbelts, two motorists using mobile phones while driving, 11 speeding offences and two unlicensed drivers.
Police say the initiative forms part of a broader statewide effort to reduce road trauma during the Easter period when traffic volumes typically increase across Tasmania’s road network.
“As we promised – expect to see us everywhere, we’ll be looking out for you,” Negri said.
“This isn’t about catching people out; it’s about changing driving culture and keeping the community safe.”
