While Tasmanians have been off the roads in recent weeks, RACT has cautioned drivers to exercise caution as restrictions begin to ease.
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The Australian Automobile Association released statistics that paint a grim picture of Tasmania's road deaths in the last few months.
According to AAA, 37 people died on Tasmanian roads between March 2019 and March 2020.
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This is up 23 per cent to the same time period from the previous 12 months.
RACT general manager Stacey Pennicott said 15 people died and 77 were seriously injured on Tasmanian roads in the first three months of 2020.
"This is a very concerning increase in the road toll," she said.
"It not only impacts the families of those who lost their lives and those with serious, sometimes lifelong injuries, but it also puts a load on our already strained health system."
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Ms Pennicott said while the April road toll had dropped, it was due to the forced restrictions and not a cultural change by motorists.
"When the community starts to move out of isolation we need to remember to drive safely and avoid the 'fatal five' - speed, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, alcohol/drugs and distraction."
Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson said two road safety campaigns have been launched in recent months to raise awareness on unsafe driving behaviours.
"We will always listen to the advice of the experts and others in the community about optimum measures to reduce our road toll," he said.
"The government is also embarking on a significant road infrastructure program, which will improve safety on roads. As a community, we must work together to reduce the number of deaths and serious injury on our roads."