Police Operations This Long Weekend

Police are encouraging motorists to have patience over the long weekend, with roads across the state expected to be busy with travelers.

Officers will be stationed across the region for Operation Queen’s Birthday 2021 from today, till midnight on Monday,

Patrols are set to target the Four Ds: (Drink, Drug, Dangerous and Distracted driving), and also encourage road users who witness these behaviours to report such actions.

Double demerit points will again be in force for speeding, mobile phone, seat belt and motorcycle/helmet offences.

Meanwhile, alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour will be a primary focus for officers in regional New South Wales as part of a high-visibility operation this long weekend, also.

Police from Western Regions will conduct Operation Pariac, seeing officers visit highly popular venues and entertainment precincts.

General duties officers will be assisted by specialist licencing police to target violence and anti-social behaviour both inside and around licensed premises.