Tasmania Police has concluded its Easter road safety blitz, Operation Safe Arrival.
Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar thanked the community for its cooperation.
"It was a busy time on Tasmanian roads and our officers were out there, working hard to keep people safe," he said.
"Sadly, during the Easter period we had three deaths on our roads."
"So far this year we have had 19 deaths from crashes, compared to eight at this time last year."
"It's devastating, and we need all motorists to realise the reality of taking risks on our roads."
Assistant Commissioner Bodnar said Operation Safe Arrival might be over, but police would continue to enforce the road rules to keep people safe.
"Keeping Tasmania's roads safe is a mission for the whole community, not just police."
"By working together, obeying road rules, and reporting dangerous driving, we can prevent crashes and save lives."
Key enforcement results
- Drink and drug driving: Tasmania Police conducted 7596 random alcohol tests and 135 drug tests, resulting in 27 drink driving offences and 47 positive drug tests.
- Speeding: 591 people were caught speeding.
- Mobile phone use: Officers issued 21 fines for illegal mobile phone use while driving.
- Seatbelts: 12 offences were detected for failing to wear a seatbelt correctly.
