A terrifying video of a driver crossing the centre line multiple times and nearly hitting an oncoming car has prompted police to reiterate key road safety messages.
The video shows the car driving down the road into Port Levy in Banks Peninsula. They cross the centre line several times and are forced to heavily brake and quickly get back into their correct lane as an oncoming car rounds the corner.
The driver continues to cross the centre line, nearly driving on the wrong side of the road, even after their near-miss.
After making inquiries about the video, police say they encourage the person who captured the footage to report it, including the vehicle registration. This can be done by calling 105.
"Police will follow-up these types of incidents when they are reported to us," a spokesperson says.
When on the road this Easter weekend, police are reminding drivers to slow down, minimise distractions by putting their phones down, and put on their seatbelt.
"We want to ensure everyone can enjoy their Easter holiday plans, and return home safely," says Inspector Pete Jones, acting director of the National Road Policing Centre.
"To make sure that happens, road safety starts before you get behind the wheel - are you well-rested, have you eaten and are you hydrated?
"Once you're in the car, don't speed, drive to the conditions, wear your seatbelt and be patient. There will be a lot of traffic on the road so be courteous and keep a safe following distance."
Insp Jones says while this "may sound like a broken record", they have to keep pushing safe driving behaviour messages to change attitudes and save lives.
"Speed is the single biggest determinant in whether someone walks away or is carried away. A small change in speed makes a big difference to injury severity in a crash - for the driver and everyone else involved. Less speed means less harm."
People can report unsafe driving behaviour online here or by calling 105 at any time.
