With traffic expected to ramp-up on Hunter roads for tomorrow's school holiday launch, Newcastle Police are reminding drivers to stay safe.
They'll launch Operation Compliance, which sees all general duties and highway officers patrolling our roads, checking speed and conducting breath and drug tests.
Chief Inspector Bruce McGregor says officers will also be cracking down on unsafe cars.
"All police will be out and about ensuring people aren't using their mobile phones while driving, wearing a seatbelt and looking at vehicle standards such as checking tyres are legal, working indicators and brake lights etcetera," he said.
The Relieving Traffic Tactician is issuing a plea to motorists to slow down and be careful, after 388 people died on NSW roads in the period from June 2017 to June this year.
"I just want to remind all motorists that police will be very vigilant and active until the 23rd of July," Inspector McGregor said.
