Tasmania Police’s Easter road safety campaign, Operation Safe Arrival, starts today (Thursday, 2 April) and will be conducted statewide for six days through the Easter holiday period.

Commander Marco Ghedini said enhancing road safety and disrupting dangerous driving behaviours were a priority for police.

“Easter is a time to be cherished with family, friends and loved ones and Tasmania Police will be actively looking out for everyone on our roads across the holiday,” he said.

“It’s also a timely reminder that road safety is not just about police activities and enforcement. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and for safer roads, we need safer road users.”

Operation Safe Arrival will feature high-visibility roadside activities, mobile patrols and covert policing on Tasmania’s highways, main roads, rural routes and back streets.

“Sometimes you’ll see us, and sometimes you won’t, as police use overt and covert measures to intercept unlawful and dangerous drivers,” Commander Ghedini said.

Tasmania Police remain determined to reduce road trauma in the state.

There have been nine (9) fatalities in Tasmania to April 1 this year because of road crashes. There have been 77 serious injuries.

This compares with eight (8) fatalities and 93 serious injuries to the same time last year.

Five of the fatalities in 2026 have been vulnerable road users – three (3) ATV users, one (1) cyclist and one (1) motorcyclist. There have been 48 serious injuries involving vulnerable road users.

Sadly, during the Easter period last year, there were three deaths on Tasmanian roads.

Commander Ghedini said weather conditions across Tasmania at Easter could present an extra challenge to motorists.

“Easter in Tasmania means cooler and wetter weather is likely and extra caution is essential to prevent crashes.

“As a driver, reduced visibility and slippery roads demand slower speeds and an increased awareness of what’s going on around you.

“Play your part by adapting your driving to match changing weather conditions and obey the road rules.”

Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving behaviour should report it to police on 131 444. If it is an emergency or life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000).

Video footage of dangerous driving can be submitted to the police evidence portal online at www.police.tas.gov.au/report/