Dangerous drivers have been put on notice – NSW Police will be out in force across the state's road this Labour Day long weekend.
Operation Labour Day 2023 commences at 12.01am on Friday 29 September 2023 and concludes at 11.59pm on Monday 2 October 2023 and will see officers deployed across the state, targeting speeding, drink driving, fatigue and other driving offences.
Double demerits will also be in place for the duration of the operation.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden, called on road users to think of others this long weekend so everyone can reach their destination safely.
"Even one life lost on our roads is one too many – I want all road users to enjoy this long weekend with their families and friends, but I want them to do so safely," Assistant Commissioner McFadden said.
"This means be smart and don't put yourself and anyone else on the road in harm's way by disregarding road rules. Those selfish drivers who choose to place others at risk won't be tolerated.
"Police will be utilising all resources available to keep our roads safe this long weekend. Anyone who does decide to speed, drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or commit any other driving offences, expect to be caught and dealt with accordingly." Assistant Commissioner McFadden said.
"The people that don't care about others are often the ones who complain that they need their licence or car for work and family reasons when caught. To ensure you are not having to suffer those consequences, change your driving behaviour now."
Sally Webb, Deputy Secretary of Safety, Environment and Regulation at Transport for NSW said tragically, eight people died on NSW roads over the October long weekend in 2022.
"Eight deaths is eight too many, and I'm appealing to everyone to drive carefully on NSW roads this long weekend.
"If you are driving this public holiday weekend, even if it's a short trip, please use common sense - give yourself plenty of travel time, buckle up or wear your helmet, stay under the speed limit, put the phone away and never ever drive if you've been drinking or are affected by drugs," Ms Webb said.
Plan your trip by downloading the Live Traffic NSW app, visiting livetraffic.com or calling 132 701, or using the TfNSW journey planning tool myjourneynsw.info.
Members of the public are urged to report motorists engaged in dangerous driving to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
