South Australia Police (SAPOL) will conduct Operation Safe Long Weekend statewide over this weekend, the Adelaide Cup long weekend, with a strong presence targeting road safety offences and preventing serious and fatal crashes.
Acting Officer in Charge of Traffic Services Branch, Inspector Jaimi Burns, said long weekends remain a high-risk period on South Australian roads, particularly with increased travel to regional areas and popular event destinations.
“Long weekends consistently see higher traffic volumes, longer travel distances and more social gatherings, which increases the risk of serious crashes,” Inspector Burns said.
“Many South Australians will be travelling to the races, enjoying the Fringe Festival, visiting regional areas or having time away with family and friends. We urge drivers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and make safe choices while driving over the long weekend”
Operation Safe Long Weekend will run from Friday to Monday, with police deployed across metropolitan and regional areas.
Police remind motorists that roadside alcohol testing and drug driving tests can be conducted at anytime, anywhere.
Victoria Police have Operation Arid through this weekend for the Labour Day long weekend.
