Don’t speed, don’t drive a boat under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and make smart decisions.
This is the advice from NSW Police as the state heads into the October long weekend.
From 12.01am today (Friday 2 October) to 11.59pm on Monday (5 October), officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command will be out in force across the state, targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, driving while fatigued, mobile phone, helmet, and other traffic offences.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Karen Webb, said double demerits would be in effect over the long weekend.
“We are really trying to drive home the message to obey the speed limit, have a Plan B, don’t drive while fatigued and put away any distractions,” she said.
“Our officers take no pleasure in stopping dangerous road users and issuing fines; however, we will take the appropriate action to ensure everyone reaches their destination safely and legally.”
Marine Area Commander, Acting Superintendent Todd Cunningham, said, with it being the start of boating season and school holidays, police would also be out in force across the state’s waterways.
“Our officers will be proactively patrolling harbours, lakes, rivers, dams and offshore to ensure people using the water are complying with the rules,” he said.
“Our messages are the same as our Traffic and Highway Patrol counterparts but we also stress people to always wear life jackets out on the water because they really do save lives.”
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