Easter holiday-goers are encouraged to heed advice and drink responsibility this long weekend as part of a push to keep roads safe.
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Alcohol and Drug Foundation chief executive Erin Lalor said it is understandable people will want to celebrate with family and friends after long periods of separation.
"We want everyone to have a healthy and safe Easter break, and this includes minimising the risk of alcohol and drug-related harm caused by road accidents," she said.
"Celebrations may be extra special this year and there are some really easy things that people can do to stay safer, healthier and reduce the risk of alcohol and other drug harm."
TOP TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING
- Monitor the number of standard drinks you consume each hour.
- Keep track of how much you drink - and if you plan to drive, remember it's safe not to drink.
- Some people need to drink less to keep their blood alcohol concentration under 0.05 per cent.
HOW TO LIMIT YOUR DRINKING
- Space out your drinks by choosing a non-alcoholic beverage every second or third drink
- Avoid topping up your glass, so you can track how much you have had
- Drink low-alcohol drinks, and avoid mixed drinks like cocktails.
- Avoid drinking in rounds, so you don't feel pressured to keep up with your friends
- Sip drinks, and avoid salty foods that make you thirsty
Meanwhile, drivers have been urged to pull in and take a break at Driver Reviver stations that will be set up at Parramatta Creek and Franklin River on Monday.
State Emergency Services director Andrew Lea said, traditionally, the Easter long weekend sees more motorists travelling longer distances, particularly on Monday.
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He said driving while tired is dangerous and puts people at risk of crashing and being killed or seriously injured on the roads.
"In a two-second concentration lapse, a vehicle going 60 kilometre an hour will cover 33 metres - in those few seconds a life-changing crash can happen."
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Daina Oliver
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
