In the lead up to this year's Supercars Australia event, NSW Police are urging motorists to travel safely and leave racing to the professionals as they make their way to Mount Panorama this weekend.
With more than 200,000 visitors expected at the Bathurst 1000, general duties and specialist police will be out in force targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, mobile phone use and seat-belt offences.
Western Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett Greentree APM, said road safety is everyone's responsibility and motorists should avoid putting themselves and other road users at risk.
"There will be a significant police presence on all roads leading to Bathurst and people should obey the traffic legislation, particularly speed limits," Assistant Commissioner Greentree said.
"We want to start the weekend off on a good note, so be extra vigilant with speed, fatigue and driver behavior and leave the racing to the professionals on the course.
"Dangerous or irresponsible behavior by drivers will not be tolerated and people should do everything they can to ensure the safety of themselves and those around them.
"Random drug and alcohol testing will be in place in and around Bathurst, and racegoers are urged to take precautions to make sure they arrive and get home from the event safely.
"Poor driver behavior contributes significantly to fatal and injury crashes, so motorists need to drive to the conditions that are prevailing at the time: show patience and courtesy to other road users," Assistant Commissioner Greentree said.
Operation Bathurst, a high-visibility police operation – which will also target anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence – will run from Thursday 6 October 2022 until Sunday 9 October 2022.
Further information about the event, including venue maps, transport and parking availability, can be found at: http://www.supercars.com/bathurst1000
