Double demerit points this festive season Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong Myall Coast News Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 19, 2017 Roadside breath testing can happen anywhere at anytime. OPERATION Safe Arrival is now on and police are reminding drivers to take extra care and slow down on the roads. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The statewide blitz is offering a two-for-one holiday special on demerit points and will be targeting speeding, mobile phone use, helmet and seatbelt offences. Police report 1,742 speed related infringements were issued and 42,223 roadside breath tests were conducted across the state during the first two days of the operation. Breath testing can happen anywhere at anytime and police say no alcohol is the only safe limit when driving. Even Santa Claus won’t escape a random test, so don’t put your own safety or innocent lives at risk by boozing and cruising. Double demerits will be in force until Monday 1 January 2018. Senior Constables Ash Ray, Dave Feeney and Trevor McLeod ensure Santa is fit to drive his sleigh. Police say there is no excuse for drinking and driving. Police say there is no excuse for drinking and driving. Senior Constable Dave Feeney makes sure Santa is fit to drive his sleigh.
