Nearly 100 Tasmanians were caught drug driving during Operation Crossroads.
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Drug drivers detected on Tasmanian roads increased by nearly 50 per cent compared to the same period last year.
There were also five fatal crashes across the state, with three 18-year-olds killed during the Christmas period.
Four of the fatalities brought the 2018 road toll to 33 which was one less than 2017.
The fifth fatality happened on the Midland Highway in the early hours of January 1.
Tasmania Police Acting Inspector Ian Mathewson said any fatality is one too many, but to have five during the festival season is devastating for the families and loved ones concerned.
“We implore drivers to slow down, and do the right thing on our roads so that everyone can get home to their loved ones safely,” he said.
Acting Inspector Mathewson said it was important to remind everyone, especially young drivers, about the fatal five.
“We have a fairly large community of young drivers out there, so it is timely to remind them they’re driving a weapon and to drive to conditions,” he said.
“Pay attention to the road and what is going on around you because in an instant things could change forever.”
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Ten serious crashes happened over the Christmas period, up from eight for the same period last year.
There were 30,911 random drug and alcohol tests conducted from December 21 to January 1, down from 38,047 the year before.
“This year we used an intelligence-led focus and applied contemporary strategies to target high-risk offenders, so as a result we have conducted less random breath test,” Acting Inspector Mathewson said.
Police targeted specific times and locations to conduct road breath analysis in a bid to remove high-risk drivers.
More than 170 motorists underwent oral fluid tests, with 97 drivers returning a positive reading.
Police issued 1083 speeding infringements, 122 infringements for inattentive driving, 72 infringements for using a mobile phone and 80 seatbelt infringements.
“Our numbers are down in speeders compared to last year, which is pleasing to see,” Acting Inspector Mathewson said.
“While the majority of motorists have listened to our messaging on the fatal five and have adopted safe-driving practices, motorists are reminded that although Operation Crossroads has concluded, police will remain committed to enforcing and encouraging safe driving behaviour throughout 2019.”
The fatal five are seatbelts, speeding, alcohol and drugs, distractions and fatigue.