NSW Police have charged 310 people with drink driving on NSW roads during a high-visibility operation over the Easter long weekend.
Easter Operation 2021 began at 12.01am on Thursday last week and ended at midnight yesterday.
Double-demerit points were in force throughout the period for speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences.
Officers were also targeting other high-risk driver behaviour, including the Four Ds: drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Karen Webb, said the despite the warning officers charged 310 people across the state with drink driving.
“It’s disappointing that there are still people in the community who aren’t getting the message and are putting themselves and others at risk with reckless behaviour,” Assistant Commissioner Webb said.
“Our message to road users is that police can be anywhere, anytime throughout the year; and we’ll be targeting high-risk behaviour, including drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving.”
Five people died in crashes on NSW roads during the Easter Operation – two more than last year.
A total of 78 people have lost their lives on NSW roads to date this year, compared to 84 the same time last year.
