Territory Road Policing has completed Operation Quinn, a major road policing enforcement initiative conducted across the Northern Territory during the Christmas and New Year school holiday period.
The operation aimed to keep Territory roads safe during one of the busiest travel times of the year by targeting the Fatal Five driving behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, seatbelt non-compliance, distraction, and fatigue.
Operation Highlights
- 105 Random Breath Testing (RBT) stations deployed across the Territory.
- 12,595 breath tests conducted, with 85 drivers testing positive for alcohol.
- 336 roadside drug tests, resulting in 74 positive detections.
- 63,195 vehicles speed-checked, with 1,341 infringements issued for exceeding the speed limit.
- 769 traffic apprehensions carried out.
- 334 traffic infringements issued for other offences, 50 offenders arrested, and 126 Notices to Appear served.
Acting Superintendent Devrim Kanyilmaz from Territory Road Policing said, "The results show both the scale of the operation and the ongoing challenge of risky driving behaviours.
"Every positive alcohol or drug test represents a potential tragedy that was prevented.
"Our officers worked tirelessly to ensure families could travel safely during the festive season.
"Road safety is everyone's responsibility - if you drink or take drugs, don't drive.
"The Fatal Five are not just words - they are the leading causes of serious crashes and fatalities on our roads, and we will continue to target these behaviours to save lives."
The NT Police Force is reminding all road users to:
- Plan ahead if you're drinking - arrange a safe way to get home.
- Stay alert and avoid distractions behind the wheel.
- Obey speed limits and make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt at all times.
- Don't drive tired - fatigue can be as dangerous as impairment.
- And look out for pedestrians on the roads.
Operation Quinn demonstrates the commitment of Territory Police to proactive enforcement and community safety. Similar operations will continue throughout 2026 to reduce road trauma.
