Double demerit points will be in place for four days this ANZAC Day long weekend.
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, is encouraging people to drive safely and take care on the roads.
“Double demerit points will be in place for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences between Friday 24 April and Monday 27 April 2026 inclusive.
“This will be a busy period on local roads.
The increase in traffic leads to an increased risk of crashes occurring. We all have a part to play in keeping the roads safe.
“Watch your speed, drive to conditions, limit distractions in the car, ensure you and your passengers are wearing their seatbelt and don’t drive if you have been drinking or consuming drugs.
“Pay attention to your fatigue levels, plan your trip and if you are experiencing any of the early warning signs (tired eyes, yawning, poor concentration) stop and have a break,” Ms Suitor said.
Parkes Highway Patrol Sergeant Mitchell Gage is reminding drivers that there will be extra Police in the area over the four days.
“Police will be focusing on the fatal five – speeding, drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phones and seatbelts.
“People may think that a crash is never going to happen to them – but the statistics tell a different story. Driving is one of the most dangerous things that we do every day.
“Please take care on the roads, we want everyone to make it home safely,” Sergeant Gage said.