The NSW Police Labour Day long weekend traffic operation concluded with three lives lost on New South Wales roads.
Operation Labour Day 2025 commenced at 12.01am on Friday October 3 2025 and concluded at 11.59pm on Monday, October 6.
The high-visibility operation saw police across the state targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding and seat belt and helmet offences, with double demerits in place for the duration of the four-day operation.
Across the state, police issued 11,389 Traffic Infringement Notices, including 4026 for speed related offences, 302 for mobile phone usage, and 174 seatbelt/helmet related offences.
Police conducted more than 214,906 breath tests, with 300 drink driving offences and conducted 11,283 drug tests with 724 drug driving offences detected, with 285 major crashes reported.
In the Western Region, which includes Gunnedah as part of the Oxley Police District, 1159 total infringements were issued and 545 speed infringements. A total of 17,781 breath tests were conducted, resulting in 36 PCA charges. There were 67 positive drug-driving tests, 23 major crashes but not fatalities.
Since January 1, 2025, a total of 277 people have been killed on NSW roads.
Over this long weekend three people lost their lives – all of which occurred in northern NSW.
Acting Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Ryan Park said still too many lives are being lost to recklessness on our roads.
“Three people lost their lives over the weekend, not because of bad luck, but because of bad decisions taken on our roads,” Minister Park said.
“These crashes aren’t accidents, they’re preventable. Every time someone speeds, looks at their phone or drives under the influence, they’re putting lives on the line.”
“As we head into one of the busiest times of year on our roads, the message couldn’t be clearer. Slow down, pay attention and never drive if you’ve been drinking or taking drugs.”
“Police will be out in force again coming up to Christmas, targeting dangerous driving, speeding, distraction and impairment. Real change starts with every driver taking responsibility. One careless decision is all it takes to destroy a life.”
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner David Driver APM said even one incident that sees road users putting lives in danger is one too many.
“Officers this weekend saw several incidents of drink and drug driving, speeding, and not following the road rules and it’s devastating that families are now mourning the loss of loved ones.”
“While most drivers are doing the right thing, we are disappointed that we continue to see people choosing to put themselves and other road users in danger.”
“While this traffic operation has concluded, drivers can always expect to see police out on our roads, and we will continue to target dangerous driving to ensure the safety of our communities.”
