Easter Operation 2024 | March 28, 2024 | Port Macquarie News - video Dailymotion

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Mid North Coast Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Acting Inspector Tswi Schutte is reminding motorists of an increased police presence on the road over the long weekend as NSW Police launch Easter Operation 2024.

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00:00 That will run until Monday the 1st of April and the offences that will attract double

00:11 demerits are speeding, seatbelt offences, mobile phones and motorcycle helmet offences.

00:16 Definitely, so there's going to be an increase of local police on the road but as well as

00:20 deployments from different areas that come to this area, mid north coast, Coffs mid coast,

00:25 mainly because obviously the holiday traffic that's an influx of people that come to the

00:29 coastal towns.

00:30 So we expect some traffic congestion particularly around Coffs Harbour and also on the Pacific

00:35 Highway.

00:36 So the message we just want to get out is that people are well rested, they address

00:40 their fatigue, take plenty of breaks and just take your time getting to your destination.

00:47 It's obviously, generally people travel a lot in a shorter period of time so just take

00:52 your time and arrive safely.

00:54 Well it's mainly just the Pacific Highway because people tend to get to their destinations

00:57 along the Pacific Highway but on your local roads as well there will be congestion so

01:01 just be patient.

01:02 As I said we will be out in force so if you're going to commit any offences like speeding

01:07 or drug or drink driving expect to be caught and we'll be addressing also the dangerous

01:13 driving and any reckless type of behaviour.

01:15 Don't risk it, you will be caught and also let's just get to your location safely.

01:20 We're ramping up the drug testing and the alcohol testing so expect to be stopped and

01:25 you know please be patient and just go along with the traffic and the flow.

01:29 Thank you.

01:30 Thank you.

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Easter Operation 2024 | March 28, 2024 | Port Macquarie News

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