Stop risking the lives of other motorists and start taking responsibility for your driving behaviour – that's the message from Central District Deployment Manager Ross Grantham.

'Working late shift last Saturday evening, I spent two and a half hours on the Desert Road with a member of the Highway Patrol and I was disappointed with the speeds being used across our district.

Police are reminding drivers to slow down. Photo: File

'During that time, my colleague issued nine speeding infringements for speeding well above the speed limit. Add those to the fifteen he had issued earlier and it makes for a dangerous situation on our roads.

'One driver had amassed so many demerit points from previous speeding infringements he was issued with a suspension notice and his licence was seized. Fortunately for him, he had a passenger who could drive them to their destination some three hours away.”

Ross says when asked, the passenger explained they were asleep and had no idea how fast the driver was going.

He says while they weren't driving, it was a timely reminder that road safety is the responsibility of everyone and, while your life is in the hands of someone else, it's best to ensure you're paying attention to what's happening around you.

'While many were at home or out watching the rugby, the Highway Patrol team were watching out for us all. Central District is the byways and highways north, south, east and west and we want you to get where you are going safely.

'But if you speed expect to be caught, fail to wear your seat belt you will be caught, use a mobile device and drive, yep expect to get caught.

'The message is simple; as you get in the car belt up, put your phone away, drive to the conditions, remain within the speed limits, plan your trip ahead and make time to take a break or two.

'Drive safe so we can all make it home safe.”