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The official road toll has begun,
and police are urging those travelling on the roads
this Easter holiday to take care.
It's hoped that this year will be the same as last year,
where there were no fatalities on our roads.
Aucklanders are leaving early today
to get to their loved ones around the country,
but there are some cautions.
Don't speed.
Don't drive while you're tired.
Don't drink and drive,
and make sure you wear your seat belt.
Police are pleading with drivers to take care on the roads
so that the road toll will be zero like this time last year.
The police say there are specific times where drivers
must be very vigilant on the road.
That includes 8pm tonight to 8am tomorrow morning,
Saturday night
and all day on Monday when families are returning home.
A good strategy would be having two drivers
so that you can take turns driving.
Whether you're driving on urban or rural roads,
the normal lowered 4km/h tolerance applies during holiday periods.
There will be a greater police presence on the roads,
and we will be watching for speeding drivers, so be careful.
The road toll ends at 6am, Tuesday 2 April.
Irena Smith, Te Karere.