Keep it a sweet long weekend on the road

As holidaymakers take to the regions Operation Safe Holidays will be deployed state-wide from Thursday 17 to 21 April, with a focus on the Fatal Five factors that lead to road trauma.

Murray Mallee Local Service Area Superintendent Cynthia Healey said people using local roads can expect a police presence ensuring safety in the region.

“During last year’s Easter long weekend, police made around 80 speeding and 30 dangerous driving detections in the Murray Mallee region,” Superintendent Healey said.

“South Australia has some beautiful countryside. Take your time and enjoy it.

“If you’re travelling this Easter, consider the distance you need to travel by planning your rest stops and consider the weather conditions.

“Remember it’s not about how quickly you can get to your destination but the fact you’ll make it alive.”

In 2024 there were three lives lost and 18 serious injuries incurred as a result of road trauma during the Easter long weekend on South Australian roads.

Across the state, South Australia Police will have a visible presence at venues across the Adelaide metropolitan and regional roads across ensuring community safety.

This Easter, police urge road users to keep it sweet on the roads by not taking risks.