The Australian Road Safety Foundation released their latest annual report this week which outlined traffic offences such as speeding, running red lights and using a mobile phone at the wheel.

The study discovered that one in four drivers admitted to taking increased risks on the road since the implementation on COVID-19 restrictions.

Riverina Police District Commander Superintendent Bob Noble said the increase, while not surprising, was disappointing.

"While there is less traffic on the roads, there are the same amount of police so we are more likely to pick up those people offending," he said.

"But I do also think there is some psychology involved around times of crisis where people do silly things."

Superintendent Noble said the lack of congestion on roads was not an invitation to break the law.

"Less traffic on the roads does not mean it's a green light, it's not a raceway, it's not an autobahn, and it's still very dangerous," he said.

The ARSF report also revealed that two thirds of Australians believe roads are safer under current conditions.

While it was expected that the road toll would reflect the lower volumes of traffic on the road, the national year-to-date road toll has only declined by 12.5 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Research confirmed that speeding is already the most common road rule broken, and during the pandemic, the act has increased by 17 per cent.

The most common risks being taken during the pandemic after speeding were reported as using a mobile phone behind the wheel being 9 per cent higher, running a red light or stop sign 5 per cent higher, or driving under the influence of alcohol with a 3 per cent increase.

ARSF founder and CEO Russell White warned there is never an excuse to be taking risks on or around the roads.

"Sadly, with fewer cars on the roads during coronavirus, we're seeing an increase in bad driver behaviour, which is unacceptable," he said.

"While our incredible frontline medical and emergency services are already working harder than ever, is that text message or few extra minutes worth adding extra pressure on these resources?"

Australian Road Safety Foundation ambassador and motor racing champion Craig Lowndes said every road user is armed with the choice to make the right decisions when behind the wheel.

"Now is not the time to relax. There is no room for complacency on the roads now, or ever, and all lives must be top of mind for road users at all times," he said.

Superintendent Noble urged road users in the Riverina region to exercise caution and obey the law.

"We know our country roads can be bendy and conditions can vary and be unpredictable, so please play it safe," he said.

"You might survive COVID-19 but find yourself in hospital with a serious injury, or worse, from the road."