Operation Regal began on Friday, June 6, and finished on Monday, June 9.
There was one fatal collision over the weekend — in Dhurringile on Sunday, June 8.
Police detected 6005 traffic offences; more than 40 per cent were for speeding, with most going between 10km/h and 25km/h over the speed limit.
Traffic offences detected during Operation Regal included:
2638 speeding
205 drink-driving offences from 68,673 breath tests
168 drug-driving offences from 2740 roadside drug tests
499 disobeying signs and/or signals
435 disqualified/suspended/unlicensed drivers
174 mobile phone offences
107 vehicles impounded
90 seatbelt offences
546 unregistered vehicles
Road Policing Acting Assistant Commissioner David Byrt said it was “very disappointing” police detected motorists disregarding the road rules over the weekend, especially during “treacherous weather conditions”.
“It is even more difficult to avoid a collision in wet weather or when visibility is poor if you’re speeding, distracted, or driving while impaired, and yet we caught so many people blatantly taking those risks,” he said.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Byrt also said the number of people driving while alcohol- or drug-affected was “completely unacceptable”.
“These drivers are not only a serious risk to themselves, but to all other road users,” he said.
“Police will continue to enforce against those who engage in risky driving behaviour, and we make no apologies for this.
“It only takes one poor decision and a split second to cause a tragedy.”
Police are still urging motorists to take extra care on the roads and be on the lookout for vulnerable road users — particularly pedestrians and motorcyclists — with wet weather and poor visibility increasing as winter sets in.
Police will remain highly visible on the roads across the state, with targeted operations taking place over the coming weeks, focusing on the safety of vulnerable road users.
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