Territory Road Policing were out in force last week across the for a traffic blitz for its yearly National Road Safety Week operation.
Over the course of the week, the following results were recorded:
- 23,258 vehicles checked across 36 speed camera locations with 1,178 speeding infringements issued
- 1,055 roadside breath tests conducted with 17 positive results
- 66 roadside drug tests conducted with 15 positive results
- 343 traffic apprehensions
- 145 traffic infringements issued
- 26 arrests
- 14 Notices to Appear
Superintendent Rick Magree said National Road Safety Week was an opportunity to remind road users across the Territory that police are always aiming to keep the road safe and ensure everyone is driving to the conditions.
"Territory Road Policing continues to target the Fatal Five - drink and drug driving, speeding, not wearing seatbelts, driver distraction, and fatigue.
"The 22.7% of drug tests returning positive results is particularly concerning as drugs severely impair drivers' ability and puts others at risk on the roads.
"Police urge all motorists to make safe choices and contribute to safer roads for everyone."
