Motorists affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue were targeted by police across NSW roads during Operation RAID at the end of last week.
Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) 2025 commenced at 12.01am on Thursday (21 August 2025) and concluded at 11.59pm on Saturday (23 August 2025).
During the three-day operation, police conducted more than 87,000 breath tests with 186 drink driving offences detected, and conducted 9,166 drug tests with 660 people returning positive samples.
While the operation focused on detecting drivers operating a vehicle impaired by alcohol, drugs or fatigue, the high-visibility operation saw police across the state issue 5577 traffic infringement notices, including 1,342 for speed related offences, 217 for mobile phone usage, and 71 seatbelt/helmet related offences.
Police attended 261 major crashes with two people having died on NSW roads – one of those in regional areas.
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Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said that police will continue to target dangerous drivers but real change starts with the choices people make before they even turn the key.
“These numbers are a sobering reminder that driving is a responsibility not a right," Minister Catley said.
“People don’t get into a car expecting their lives to change forever but it happens every day.
"A split second of carelessness or recklessness can mean someone never makes it home.
“Police don’t knock on a door to tell a family their loved one is gone because of bad luck.
"It’s the devastating result of a decision that that someone has to live with – or not live through – for the rest of their life.
“As the roads get busier heading into the warmer months, we’re urging every driver to make safe choices.”
Assistant Commissioner David Driver, Commander of Traffic and Highway Patrol, said Operation RAID saw police vehicles out across the state on the streets targeting impaired drivers.
“The results of the operation speak for themselves," Assistant Commissioner Driver said.
"It is a reminder that anyone who presents a danger on our roads will become a focus.
"People can be stopped for random breath or drug testing, and this can occur on any road at any time.
“If you are contemplating this type of dangerous behaviour, have a good think about your actions.
"Think about other innocent road users, those in your vehicle and the families that will be impacted by your actions or inactions, including your own.
“Our commitment to reducing road trauma doesn’t stop when Operation RAID concludes. Police will continue to maintain a strong presence on the roads.”
