Police wrap up long weekend operation

At the conclusion of Operation Labour Day 2025 NSW Police reported there were 2,184 infringements across the Southern Region. The Operation ran from 12.01am on Friday October 3 and concluded at 11.59pm on Monday October 6, 2025 with officers targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding and seat belt and helmet offences. Double demerits were in effect throughout the duration of the four day operation. According to police there were 1,127 speeding infringements issued, 28,196 breath tests conducted, 47 Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol charges, 142 positive drug driving tests and 28 major crashes. There were no fatalities across the region. Across the state however there were tragically three fatalities which occurred in northern NSW. According to Police since Wednesday January 1, 2025 there have been 277 people killed on NSW roads. Acting Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Ryan Park said still too many lives are being lost to recklessness on NSW roads. "Three people lost their lives over the weekend, not because of bad luck, but because of bad decisions taken on our roads," Mr Park said. "These crashes aren't accidents, they're preventable. "Every time someone speeds, looks at their phone or drives under the influence, they're putting lives on the line." Mr Park said as the state heads into the busiest times of the year on the road the message cannot be clearer to motorists. "Slow down, pay attention and never drive if you've been drinking or taking drugs," he said. "Police will be out in force again coming up to Christmas, targeting dangerous driving, speeding, distraction and impairment. "Real change starts with every driver taking responsibility. "One careless decision is all it takes to destroy a life." Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander Assistant Commissioner David Driver APM said even on incident that sees road users putting lives in danger is one too many. "Officers this weekend saw several incidents of drink and drug driving, speeding, and not following the road rules and it's devastating that families are now mourning the loss of loved ones. "While most drivers are doing the right thing, we are disappointed that we continue to see people choosing to put themselves and other road users in danger. "While this traffic operation has concluded, drivers can always expect to see police out on our roads, and we will continue to target dangerous driving to ensure the safety of our communities." Statewide NSW Police reported they issued 11,389 Traffic Infringement Notices, including 4,026 for speed related offences, 302 for mobile phone usage, and 174 seatbelt/helmet related offences and conducted more than 214,906 breath tests, with 300 drink driving offences and conducted 11,283 drug tests with 724 drug driving offences detected, with 285 major crashes reported.

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