Driver behaviour targeted in Operation Vulnerable

Conducted by Traffic Services Branch from 2 to 8 November, the operation saw no fatalities involving vulnerable road users. However, six people, including four motorcyclists and two pedestrians, were seriously injured in crashes during the period.

Police conducted 2,002 breath tests, detecting 24 drivers over the limit, and 616 roadside drug tests, with 100 positive detections.

During the operation, police also detected:

• 15 cyclists committing offences
• 34 pedestrian offences, including 30 for crossing against red pedestrian lights
• 11 motorcyclist offences, including six speeding offences
• Four motorists committing offences that placed vulnerable road users at risk
• Eight personal motorised device riders committing offences

Officer in Charge of Traffic Services Branch, Superintendent Shane Johnson said all road users have a responsibility to help keep South Australian roads safe.

"Vulnerable road users have little protection in a crash and are more likely to suffer serious injuries," he said.

SAPOL reminds motorists to slow down, stay alert and take extra care around pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and personal motorised device riders.