People travelling in and out of Mosgiel in their cars on Saturday morning could do so only after being questioned by police. Traffic came to a halt on Quarry Rd, State Highway 87, as police pulled vehicles over, ensuring drivers were complying with the Government's Covid-19 alert level four restrictions. A police spokeswoman said the first step was to educate. “Our goal is to ensure people understand the importance of staying home.”Police were stopping vehicles driving in and out of Mosgiel today to ensure people were complying with Covid-19 travel restrictions. Police would continue to be visible within communities and have conversations with people who left their homes.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 28, 2020 05:16 UTC