Police are urging motorists to take extra care these this long weekend, following an increase in fatalities on the state’s roads.
Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said the number of lives lost on our roads this year has already reached an alarming level, with 39 crashes resulting in 41 people killed in March, the highest in a month since 2019.
“The only way to stop the carnage is for drivers to step-up and stick to the rules, it’s just not worth your life. One wrong move behind the wheel and you’re dead.” Deputy Commissioner Pisanos said.
103 lives have been lost of NSW roads this year already, of those fatalities, 19 were aged 26 to 35, 18 were aged 76 to 95, followed by 17 aged between 18 to 25.
Of these, 45 were drivers, 17 passengers, 27 motorcyclists, nine pedestrians and five cyclists.
Regional roads account for the deadliest roads for fatalities this year, with the most recent death just this week with a man from Muswellbrook.
NSW Police will have a high-visibility presence across the state during Operation Easter 2025 and Operation ANZAC Day 2025 to coincide with a higher number of motorists travelling across the state.
Double demerits will be in place from Thursday 17 April 2025 until Monday 21 April 2025 inclusive for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences.
A second double demerits period will be in effect from Thursday 24 April 2025 until Sunday 27 April 2025.
The police operations will occur during the NSW school holidays, where a large number of families will be travelling to and from destinations across the state.
Officers will be targeting risky driver behaviour, including the Four Ds: drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving, as well as speeding, not wearing seatbelts, and mobile phone use.
And its not just our roads we need to be cautious of.
Lakegoers are urged to take care this long weekend as we prepare for hot weather and busy shores.
Warm conditions are forecast across the state, with sunny days and temperatures likely to hit the mid-to-high 20s all Easter weekend.
Nice weather over long weekends and public holidays traditionally bringing heightened risks for swimmers and boaters looking to make the most of it.
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