It seems the message about speeding this Christmas still isn’t getting through to some drivers.
NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol stopped a 22 year old Victorian man after he was detected travelling 182 in a 110 zone.
The man was driving a bright yellow Magna on the Newell Highway at West Wyalong.
When Police spoke to the man he said, “I thought I was doing 150. I was having a bit too much fun”.
The 22 year old was issued with a $2384 penalty notice & his visiting driving privileges have been withdrawn for 6 months.
Since the start of Operation Safe Arrival just over a week ago, Police have issued 13,416 infringement notices, more than 9,500 for speeding and 474 for drink driving.
So far 11 people have been killed during the road safety campaign, a statistic that is alarming Police.
Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy of the Traffic & Highway Patrol Command, has once again appealed for road users to consider their actions while travelling these holidays.
“Speeding, drink-driving, fatigue and driver distraction are still the biggest contributing factors to fatal crashes.
“We have had 11 people die during Operation Safe Arrival, which means numerous families will have a loved one missing from holiday celebrations.
“If that is not enough to deter drivers from speeding, I don’t know what is,” Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.
The latest fatality was a man in his 20’s who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Waterfall Way at Dorrigo.
Double demerits are now in force across NSW.