Operation Christmas/New Year 2024 has commenced and will conclude at 11.59pm on Wednesday 1 January 2025 with Double demerit points applying for the duration of the operation for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison say six people died as a result of crashes on NSW roads during the Christmas and New Year double demerit period last year adding every choice you make on the road can save lives.

Minister Aitchison says with many people expected to be on the roads travelling across the state to celebrate the festive season, she reminded everyone to be vigilant and allow extra time to travel, even for short trips.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman says the risk of a fine or the loss of demerit points should deter people from breaking the law, however, not putting the lives of others at risk should be the incentive to use our roads safely.