NSW Police is urging motorists to slow down and drive safely as double demerits come into force for the holiday period.
Double demerits are in place from midnight tonight and until midnight on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Police will be targeting speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences.
The double demerits period is in addition to Operation Christmas and New Year 2025, which will also run until January 4, 2026.
The high visibility police operation will involve officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command with the assistance of general duties and specialist police from all police commands and districts across the state, including South Western Sydney.
Five deaths have occurred on the roads since Operation Christmas and New Year 2025 began on December 19.
Police have detected almost 3000 speeding offences, 231 drink driving offences, and 489 positive drug driving offences.
There have been more than 116,000 breath tests and 6330 drug tests conducted.
There have been 351 people who have lost their lives on NSW roads this year, which is 28 more than the same time last year.
While police will be out in force over the Christmas and New Year period, ultimately road safety comes down to the choices drivers made, according to NSW police minister Yasmin Catley.
“Double demerits are in place to reinforce the importance of following the road rules, particularly during busy holiday periods when traffic volumes are higher,” she said.
“Every choice on the road has consequences. People must take responsibility for their actions and ensure they are not putting themselves or others at risk.’’
Members of the public are urged to report motorists engaged in dangerous driving to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Plan your trip by downloading the Live Traffic NSW app, visiting livetraffic.com, calling 132 701, or using the TfNSW journey planning tool myjourneynsw.info.