Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell, has urged all Canberrans to be patient and take care on the roads this Easter and Anzac Day holiday period.
“The Easter and Anzac Day holiday period for 2014 is a longer break than most weekends, so the opportunity to travel farther means that fatigue and fatigue-related crashes are a greater risk,” Mr Corbell said.
“Rest breaks are a simple way to fight fatigue, so please stop, revive and survive every two hours.”
Australian Federal Police will be targeting speeding and other offences, with double demerit points applying this Easter and Anzac Day holiday period for speeding and seat belt offences.
“Double demerit points for the Easter period will apply from Thursday, 17 April, to Monday, 21 April, inclusive and for the Anzac Day period from Thursday, 24 April, until Sunday, 27 April, inclusive.
“Six demerit points can be applied to the licence of any driver who does not wear a seatbelt or who permits passengers under 16 years of age to travel in a vehicle unrestrained.
“If drivers exceed the speed limit this Easter period by more than 15km/h and up to 30km/h, 6 demerit points will be applied, while exceeding the speed limit by 45 km/h or more will result in 12 demerit points being applied and the risk of licence suspension.”
In addition, drivers who commit other offences, such as running red lights or failing to stop at stop signs, will receive one extra demerit point on top of the usual number applied.
“Road safety is always important, but at times such as this, when many more people are on the road, we should pay extra attention to driving safely. Don’t let fatigue or reckless driving ruin the Easter or Anzac Day holiday period for yourself or others.
“For those who intend to celebrate Anzac Day with a few drinks, plan your transport home before the celebration, arrange for a designated driver or take a taxi.
“Pay attention to the driving conditions, slow down and don’t drink and drive.”
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