Operation Raid

The New South Wales Police Force have conducted several high visibility operations over the years and once again, from 12:01am on Thursday 5 September t0 4am on Sunday 8 September Police will be conducting targeted operations following concerning road trauma trends across the state. One of the main focuses with be drink driving offences. Our Drink Driving Lawyers will assist if your charged with a serious criminal or traffic offence for drink driving.

WHAT DOES OPERATION RAID INVOLVE?

The operation will focus on removing all impaired drivers from the roads. The operation will increase roadside breath tests and drug testing, along with measures to identify those driving while fatigued or other offences such as driving without a licence or whilst suspended or disqualified.

The plan is to make NSW roads safer and to send a message to the community that these offences will not be tolerated.

NSW Police and Counter-terrorism Minister, the Honourable Yasmin Catley MP, said the Government supports the work of the NSW Police Force, including high-visibility operations such as RAID, to address road trauma.

“Drivers will see plenty of officers on the roads, enforcing the law and helping to ensure we all reach our destination safely,” Minister Catley said.

“The message is clear – slow down, put your phone away and have a Plan B if you are consuming alcohol – otherwise, you’ll meet with one of our officers who will take the appropriate action.

“Too many people have lost their lives on our roads this year. Police are doing everything they can to address the increased trauma, including operations such as RAID, but we all have a role to play in getting ourselves, our passengers and other road users home alive,” she said.

CONCERNS OVER ROAD FATALITIES

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner David Driver, said with the weather warming up in early September, it is likely more people will be out on the roads and it is up to all road users to take responsibility.

“It is concerning that during the month of September over the last two years we saw an increased number of lives lost,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Driver said.

“We don’t want a repeat of last September’s road toll, where in a two-week period we saw almost two people die per day on NSW roads.

DRINK DRIVING STATISTICS IN 2024

Australia’s road has witnessed a worrying surge in fatalities, with the 12-month period ending February 29, 2024, recording a staggering 1,286 deaths, marking a 9.9% increase from the previous year.

Drink driving remains a major contributing factor responsible for 30% of fatal crashes nationwide.

The police continue to target drink drivers and bringing them before the courts. During the Australia Day Operation in 2024, 244 drunk drivers were caught, and 543 positive roadside drug detections were recorded in New South Wales alone.

If you are charged with a drink driving related offence, or Drink Driving Lawyers are here to assist with all your enquiries.

MAJOR TRAFFIC OFFENCES

Drink driving, drug driving and driving under the influence of alcohol other drugs are considered to be ‘major traffic offences’.

In NSW an offence for these major offences can include fines, disqualifications and in serios examples, full time imprisonment.

Further, there are many traffic offences that are considered serious criminal offences under the law which include:

Dangerous driving occasioning death
negligent driving occasioning death
furious driving
combined drug and alcohol driving
menacing driving
driving recklessly or at a dangerous speed
refusing to provide a blood, oral fluid or urine sample
mid-range drink driving
high-range drink driving
low-range drink driving

THE BEST CRIMINAL LAWYERS

It is important that if you’re facing any criminal or traffic charge to contact our team at Criminal Lawyers Group. We’ll advise you of your rights and ensure you receive the best defence from a senior criminal lawyer.