Mark Shelton,Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
The Tasmanian Government is urging Tasmanians to slow down on our roads following a recent spate of crashes resulting in death and serious injuries.
Sadly this year 22 people have died and a further 163 have been seriously injured on Tasmanian roads, compared to 19 fatalities and 148 serious injuries at the same time last year.
This is a concerning trend and it’s important that we all heed the message that slowing down on our roads, will save lives.
Behind these statistics is a Tasmanian who tragically leaves behind loved ones, friends and colleagues.
Tasmania Police continues to patrol roads across the state, but we also need all road users to do their bit to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
The message is simple:
- Slow down, drive to the conditions and be mindful of icy or wet conditions;
- Pay attention all the time;
- Don’t drive while tired;
- Wear your seatbelt or helmet; and
- Don’t drink or drug drive – it’s not just your life at risk.
We must look after each other because the reality is our lives depend on it.
