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Long Weekend double demerits for Illawarra drivers

June 5, 2026 6:21 am in by
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It kicked off at midnight and will run until Monday 8 June 2026 – Operation King’s Birthday – with NSW Police reminding Illawarra drivers to stick to the rules.

Police will target speeding, alcohol and drug driving, distraction including mobile phone use, fatigue and restraint, and helmet offences – double demerits are in place.

There’ve been 156-lives lost on NSW roads this year, which is 11-more than the same time last year.

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Meantime, ‘Operation Snow Safe’ begins today and runs until Monday 5 October 2026, coinciding with the opening of the official ski season on Saturday.

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