Last week Territory Road Policing Division carried out an extensive traffic operation in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs Road Policing members were joined by police from Darwin and Katherine for the Red Centre Nats Operation from Wednesday 3 to Tuesday 9 September.
13 Random Breath Testing Stations were set up with 2183 alcohol and drug tests conducted.
- 2131 drivers breath tested negative
- 8 drivers breath tested positive
- 40 drivers drug tested negative
- 4 drivers drug tested positive
77 vehicles were stopped by police with 27 infringement notices issued, two drivers arrested, and 13 Notices To Appear issued.
Speed camera operator checks also occurred with 5320 vehicles checked and 160 infringements issued.
At the Red Centre Nats street parade five vehicles were seized for hooning offences despite several warnings to drivers.
Acting Senior Sergeant Aaron Evans said, "The Territory Road Policing Division will continue to collaborate between members from Alice Springs, Darwin and Katherine to ensure that our roads are safe. Road Policing members could be on the roads anywhere and at any time.
"Whilst most drivers were well behaved, police were disappointed with a number of people jeopardising public safety. The Road Policing Division will continue to deploy these operations to prioritise road safety on a regular basis."
