Drivers cautioned by police after drinking and driving.

Attention all drivers in Australia! The police have an important message for you. It's New Year's Day, and we know many of you may have had a fun night out celebrating. However, it's crucial to remember that just a few hours of sleep may not be enough to fully recover from a night of drinking. This means that you may still be impaired and not fit to drive the next morning.

The NSW Police have issued a stern warning about the dangers of driving today, the final day of double demerits. In a Facebook post, the state's Highway and Traffic Patrol Command reminded everyone to make sure they are in the right state of mind before getting behind the wheel. They also pointed out that a couple of hours of sleep may not erase the effects of a night full of drinks.

To ensure the safety of all drivers on the road, officers will be conducting random breath and drug tests throughout the day. The message is clear – if you are unsure if you are fit to drive, it's better to err on the side of caution and not get behind the wheel.

This double demerits police operation began on December 20 and will end today, January 1. During this period, the consequences for certain driving offenses are doubled. These include speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, not wearing a helmet, and not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt. As a reminder, there are also different blood alcohol concentration limits for drivers, ranging from zero for learners and provisional drivers to 0.05 for all other license holders.

Already, the police have nabbed one driver today during their random breath testing. The 31-year-old man was caught driving at a dangerous speed of 157km/h in a 110km zone on the Hume Motorway in Mittagong at 6:15 am. To make matters worse, he also tested positive for an illicit drug during the roadside RBT. As a result, he was hit with a hefty fine, lost ten demerit points, and was suspended from driving for 24 hours.

So, let's take this message seriously and make sure we are fully sober and alert before getting on the road. Let's start the new year off right by keeping ourselves and others safe while driving. Happy New Year, everyone! Let's make it a safe one.

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