Police are reminding motorists to pay attention on the roads after 16 traffic offences were detected in two hours in the Hobart CBD area this morning.
"Between 8am and 10am today, members of Southern Road Policing Services conducted static and mobile patrols in the Hobart CBD area, and concerningly more than 16 offences – primarily inattention related – were detected," said Acting Sergeant Shane Etherington.
During the operation, police detected various offences including:
- 8 drivers using their mobile phones
- 1 driver not wearing a seatbelt
- 4 traffic light offences
- 3 other inattentive offences.
Acting Sergeant Etherington said, "it's incredibly disappointing that some drivers continue to use their mobile phones while in control of their vehicles, particularly in heavy traffic areas."
"Using your mobile phone while driving increases the risk to the driver, their passengers and other road users. It severely impacts your ability to drive safely and reduces reaction time while increasing the risk of being involved in a crash."
"Drivers need to turn their attention away from their phones and onto the road."
"Tasmania Police will continue to patrol the roads and target the 'Fatal 5' in an effort to reduce serious and fatal crashes, especially leading up to this long weekend."
Motorists are urged to do the right thing and obey the road rules every time they travel on the roads.
Traffic incidents can be reported to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.
