Police conducted a dedicated day of action enforcing the road rules across North West Tasmania yesterday, aimed at detecting and deterring unsafe behaviours that contribute to fatal and serious injury crashes.
Acting Inspector Martin Parker said police from Western Road Policing Service (RPS) and Crash Investigation Services (CIS) conducted dedicated traffic enforcement activities in a range of areas and detected offences at Burnie, Penguin, Devonport, Parramatta Creek, Kimberley, Sulphur Creek, Latrobe, Port Sorell, Forth and Don.
Police issued 141 traffic infringement notices and two defect notices, for offences including:
- 63 x drivers detected speeding between 10 and 14 km/hr over the limit.
- 54 x drivers detected speeding between 15 and 29 km/hr over the limit.
- 1 x driver detected speeding 35 km/hr over the limit.
- 1 x driver detected speeding 31 km/hr over the limit.
- 6 x drivers failed to stop at a railway crossing.
- 1 x driver failed to display P plates.
- 1 x driver detected using a mobile phone while driving.
- 4 x drivers failed to wear a seat belt.
- 1 x unlicensed driver.
"Tasmania Police are committed to ensuring the safety of both Tasmanians and visitors on our roads," said Acting Inspector Martin Parker.
"Despite the conclusion of Operational Safe Arrival over the Easter period, our efforts in road safety enforcement will persist."
"This year, we have seen a devastating increase in fatalities and serious crashes compared to last year. Even one death or serious crash is one too many."
"It is disappointing that some individuals continue to disregard the law and endanger other road users by undertaking risky driving behaviours."
"Police will continue to conduct targeted and random patrols on Tasmania's roads to curb high-risk behaviours such as speeding, drink driving, inattention, and not wearing seatbelts. These factors overwhelmingly contribute to serious and fatal crashes."
"We encourage the public to report dangerous driving and traffic offences to police on 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Reports can also be made through our website."
