It may be the race that stops the nation, but it shouldn't become the race that stops COVID-19 safety.
ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to keep up social distancing and plan ahead while celebrating tomorrow's Melbourne Cup.
This includes organising transport home if you are planning to drink at a Melbourne Cup party or event.
While Canberrans don fascinators and celebrate, ACT Policing will target antisocial behaviour including drink and drug driving on Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Deputy chief police officer response Michael Chew said over the past few years Canberrans had been well behaved during the Cup.
"If you're attending a Melbourne Cup party, house party or were one of the lucky few who snared a ticket to Thoroughbred Park, please make sure you know your limits when drinking alcohol and look after your mates," DCPO Chew said.
"If you are drinking, don't drive. Catch public transport, use a designated driver, or hop in a taxi or ride share service."
"Please also be mindful that COVID-19 is still a factor in the community, and maintain social distancing. ACT Policing will be continuing COVID-19 isolation checks throughout the week."
"If you're thinking of 'risking it', you will get caught."
Meanwhile ACT Policing has conducted 853 COVID-19 quarantine checks in the past week.
The total number of quarantine checks undertaken in ACT during the pandemic is now over 16,500.
- For further information about Step 3.2 restrictions go to COVID-19 website Changes to restrictions page.
- For general enquiries and to make reports of non compliance you can contact the COVID-19 Helpline on 6207 7244 between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively information is available online.
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