NSW Police are targeting speeding over this long weekend.
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Double demerits started yesterday at 12.01am for speeding, seatbelt and motorcycle-helmet offences as Operation 'Go Slow' came into play.
NSW Police are urging motorists to 'Go Slow' and remain patient on the state's roads ahead of the Anzac Day long weekend and end of school holidays.
Officers will be a highly visible presence on the roads as a part of a two-week traffic blitz encompassing Easter, Anzac Day and the school holidays.
Police officers are trying to ensure drivers and their passengers don't become another statistic these holidays. Alcohol and drug-affected drivers, fatigue and distraction will also be targeted in the mammoth campaign. Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, said the message was clear: drivers needed to be well prepared and remain patient in traffic.
"Motorists need to plan their journey, ensuring they leave plenty of travel time to get to their destination and take adequate rest breaks. They also need to wear seatbelts and go slow; ensure they are not speeding and not under the influence," he said. "Drivers need to share the road; we do not want a repeat of last year where five people tragically died on NSW roads during the Anzac Day long weekend.
"There will be a large number of people on our major highways returning home from holidays, so we are urging drivers to use caution and remain patient in traffic. Do not get frustrated and take unnecessary risks," Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.