Limestone Coast police gear up for New Year’s Eve beach patrols

Traditionally at turn of the calendar year, people flock to the Southeast to enjoy some rest and relaxation on the beaches. Robe and Beachport, which is well known for its atmosphere on New Years Eve is expected to be a very popular place to visit with the expected higher temperatures.

Police from Millicent and Robe, assisted by other police from Limestone Coast LSA will be working across the holiday period to ensure people coming to the region are safe and enjoy what the region has to offer.

Local police would like remind people that the speed limit on the beaches is 40mk/h, and this reduces to 25km/h when within 50 meters of a pedestrian. Police also encourage people heading to the beaches to be aware and prepare for tide times, as well as knowing what tracks are open for use. Police will be encouraging safe driving behaviours to ensure all public in the region can see in the new year safely. Further information surrounding beach access can be found at www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au.

Inspector Will Humphris, the acting Officer in charge of Limestone Coast LSA said “Our region generally sees an influx of beachgoers and campers to beaches surrounding Robe and Beachport between Christmas and New Years Day. Whilst most people do the right thing, we would like to remind the public that speed limits, along with drink and drug driving laws still apply on beaches and within the sand dunes and we encourage people to exercise caution at all times.”