More than 600 people were caught not wearing seatbelts over the Easter long weekend, according to figures released by police at the conclusion of Operation Tortoise.
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Two people died in fatal crashes, down from three people last Easter (2013), while 619 major crashes (down 40 from last year – 659 in 2013) resulted in 185 people being injured (down 40 from last year – 225 in 2013).
NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley said while most drivers did the right thing on the roads this Easter, some blatantly put others at risk.
“This long weekend we saw everything on our roads from drivers trying to evade breath-testing sites, to passengers not wearing seatbelts and drivers under the influence,” he said.
“It is astounding some motorists continue with this kind of behaviour when we have more police on the roads, not to mention double demerits.
“We saw two people die on our roads this Easter, down from three deaths last year, however this is still two too many.
“We are dedicated to driving down the road toll and the public can be assured we will continue to be out there this week as we get set for the Anzac Day holiday.”
Over the five-day Easter weekend operation, police conducted 294, 421 breath tests and charged 369 people with drink-driving, while 623 infringements were issued for seatbelt offences.
Police caught 5184 people allegedly speeding over the five day period, and issued 7418 other infringements.
Operation ‘Go Slow,’ the Anzac Day long weekend road campaign, started at midnight and continues until 11.59pm on Sunday April 27.
Double demerits will be in force throughout for speeding, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences.