Police from the Riverina Police District are launching Operation Chrome this weekend, in order to reduce road trauma and save lives on rural roads in the area, NSW Police say.
Operation Chrome will run from Friday 23 November 2018 until Sunday 25 November 2018.
The operation will utilise police from Riverina Police District, working alongside officers from the Traffic & Highway Patrol Command.
Drivers and riders should expect to see more police on rural roads and highways in the Riverina over the coming days targeting risky driver behaviours.
Inspector Peter McLay from Riverina Police District said drivers need to follow the road rules in order to keep themselves and others safe on our roads.
"We will have extra general duties and highway patrol police targeting impaired drivers this weekend," Inspector McLay said.
Assistant Commissioner Peter Barrie, Commander of the Southern Regions said reducing rural road trauma is a priority for the entire southern region.
"Sadly, two-thirds of the lives lost on NSW roads are in regional areas and the majority of lives lost on our roads is because of a poor decision by a driver or rider.
"Our primary aim is to stop fatal crashes before they happen. To do that, we make no apologies for enforcing the road rules that are the biggest contributors to fatal crashes.
"Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. If every driver or rider takes personal responsibility for their actions, it will save lives. It’s that simple," Assistant Commissioner Barrie said.
