With Operation Crossroads coming to a conclusion for 2021, Tasmania Police said the number of infringement notices issued was "disappointing".

The state-wide crackdown on traffic offences concluded on Friday, seeing 872 infringement notices issued for driving offences.

Acting Inspector Justin Lawson said police urged all motorists to take road safety seriously.

"With the annual Operation Crossroads concluded for another year, it's disappointing to see the number of infringement notices issued over the period, and the number of people that were put at risk by poor driver behaviours," he said.

In 2019, Operation Crossroads saw more than 26,000 breath tests conducted, with a target of 10,000 set for 2020 that was not reached.

The two week blitz saw more than 7600 random drug and alcohol tests were conducted. 45 motorists were charged with drink driving offences, 172 oral fluid tests were conducted and 62 motorists returned positive results.

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Police issued 795 infringement notices for speeding offences, 38 notices for inattentive driving, 25 for mobile phone use and 14 for seat belt offences.

"During Operation Crossroads 795 infringement notices were issued for speeding offences," Acting Inspector Lawson said.

"That's nearly 800 instances where a driver or rider put themselves and others at risk of serious injury and death on our roads."

During the Operation Crossroads period, from December 21 to January 1, there was one fatal crash and nine crashes resulting in serious injuries.

"Excessive speed is the single largest contributor to fatal and serious injury crashes on our roads," Acting Inspector Lawson said.

"I urge every driver and rider to slow down, obey the speed limit, and remember that it's not just their life on the line when they get behind the wheel.

"It's timely to remind riders of off-road and recreational vehicles, including trail-bikes and ATV's of the importance of wearing appropriate safety gear and riding safely and responsibly.

"Riders are more vulnerable than drivers and the consequences if they crash can be devastating."

Acting Inspector Lawson said police would remain out in force monitoring the state's roadways in marked and unmarked vehicles.

"Although Operation Crossroads has concluded, police remain committed to improving driver behaviour, and targeting high risk driving behaviours," he said.

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