The Labour Day long weekend traffic operation has now concluded, with three lives sadly lost on New South Wales roads.

Operation Labour Day 2025 commenced at 12.01am on Friday 3 October 2025 and concluded at 11.59pm yesterday (Monday 6 October 2025).

The high-visibility operation saw police across the state targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding and seat belt and helmet offences, with double demerits in place for the duration of the four-day operation.

Across the state, police issued 11,389 Traffic Infringement Notices, including 4,026 for speed related offences, 302 for mobile phone usage, and 174 seatbelt/helmet related offences.

Police conducted more than 214,906 breath tests, with 300 drink driving offences and conducted 11,283 drug tests with 724 drug driving offences detected, with 285 major crashes reported.

Since Wednesday 1 January 2025, 277 people have been killed on NSW roads.

Over this long weekend three people lost their lives – all of which occurred in northern NSW.

Acting Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Ryan Park said still too many lives are being lost to recklessness on our roads.

“Three people lost their lives over the weekend, not because of bad luck, but because of bad decisions taken on our roads,” Minister Park said.

“These crashes aren’t accidents, they’re preventable. Every time someone speeds, looks at their phone or drives under the influence, they’re putting lives on the line.”

“As we head into one of the busiest times of year on our roads, the message couldn’t be clearer. Slow down, pay attention and never drive if you’ve been drinking or taking drugs.”

“Police will be out in force again coming up to Christmas, targeting dangerous driving, speeding, distraction and impairment. Real change starts with every driver taking responsibility. One careless decision is all it takes to destroy a life.”

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner David Driver APM said even one incident that sees road users putting lives in danger is one too many.

“Officers this weekend saw several incidents of drink and drug driving, speeding, and not following the road rules and it’s devastating that families are now mourning the loss of loved ones.”

“While most drivers are doing the right thing, we are disappointed that we continue to see people choosing to put themselves and other road users in danger.”

“While this traffic operation has concluded, drivers can always expect to see police out on our roads, and we will continue to target dangerous driving to ensure the safety of our communities.”

Incidents of note include:

• About 4.20pm on Friday (3 October 2025), officers attached to North West Traffic & Highway Patrol Command stopped a vehicle for stationary testing in Dundas. The driver – a 21-year-old man – was subjected to a roadside drug test which returned a positive result. A vehicle search was conducted with police allegedly locating and seizing cocaine, cannabis, MDMA pills, and methylamphetamine. He was arrested and taken to Parramatta Police Station where he was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug greater than small and less than indictable quantity, possess prohibited drug, and two counts of supply prohibited drug greater than indictable and less than the commercial quantity. He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court on Sunday 5 October 2025.

• About 6.20pm on Friday (3 October 2025), officers attached to Hume Highway Patrol stopped a vehicle allegedly speeding at 134km/h in a signposted 110km/h on the Hume Highway, Goulburn. The P2 Provisional driver – a 25-year-old man – was subjected to a random drug test which returned a positive result. A search was conducted on the man with police allegedly locating several packages of cocaine and cash. He was taken to Goulburn Police Station where a secondary analysis was conducted and returned an alleged reading for cocaine. He was charged with supply prohibited drug greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity, possess prohibited drug, and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime. He was issued an infringement notice for P2 driver exceed speed limit over 30kmh and his licence has been suspended.

• About 11.30am on Saturday (4 October 2025), officers attached to Bathurst Highway Patrol stopped a vehicle on the Northern Distributor, Orange, allegedly travelling 17km/h over the signposted speed limit. The driver – a 26-year-old man – was subjected to a roadside breath test, which allegedly returned a positive result. The man was arrested and taken to Orange Police Station where he was charged with drive with high range PCA. He is due to appear at Orange Local Court on Thursday 30 October 2025.

• About 10.10pm on Saturday (4 October 2025), officers attached to Coffs Harbour Highway Patrol allegedly detected a vehicle travelling on the Pacific Highway, Dirty Creek, at 183kph in a 110kph zone. The 19-year-old male driver was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous and P2 driver exceed speed > 45 km/h – Lidar to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Tuesday 2 December 2025. It will also be alleged that the vehicle was not displaying P plates. The driver was also issued a $330 for not comply P2 licence condition not display P plates. He was also issued a licence suspension notice.

• About 10:25am on Sunday (5 October 2025), officers attached to Grafton Highway Patrol stopped a 17-year-old girl allegedly travelling at 157kmh in 110kmh zone along the Pacific Highway, Pillar Valley. She was issued a $3,054 infringement and a six-month licence suspension notice.

• About 4pm on Sunday (5 October 2025), officers from Mid North Coast Highway Patrol stopped 40-year-old man on Lighthouse Road, Port Macquarie, for a random breath test where he allegedly returned a reading of 0.241. He was charged with High Range PCA – 2nd offence. His licence was also suspended.

• About 8.05am yesterday (Monday 6 October 2025), officers from Nepean Highway Patrol were conducting stationary random breath testing along the Kingsway, Werrington. It will be alleged that as a vehicle approached the site it stopped and the driver – a 19-year-old male P licence holder – ran from the vehicle. Following a foot pursuit the man was arrested in nearby bushland. An oral test allegedly returned a positive reading to cocaine. Further analysis is to be undertaken before any further action is taken. The mans licence has been suspended.

• About 8.25am yesterday (Monday 6 October 2025), officers from Lake Illawarra Highway Patrol allegedly stopped a vehicle travelling 124kph in a 110kph zone along the Princes Highway, Dunmore. Inquiries revealed the 45-year-old male driver’s Provisional licence was disqualified in 2011 until 2042. He was served with a Field Court Attendance Notice for drive motor vehicle during disqualification period - 2^nd offence and is due to appear at Kiama Local Court on Monday 3 November 2025. He was also issued a $592 infringement for class A motor vehicle exceed speed > 20kph – Lidar.