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Written by Sasha Tohme

Wednesday, 04 November 2009 10:18

Central Coast drink driving blitz Police are warning Central Coast motorists who choose to drink and drive this weekend that they will be caught, with police out in force for operation ‘Drink Drive II’.

With this year’s road toll climbing well above last year’s record low of 386, motorists can expect a formidable police presence on the roads to address the concerning rise in fatal crashes.

The drink driving operation kicks off at midnight tonight and will run until 11.59pm on Saturday.

With alcohol impairment proven to be a leading cause of fatal crashes, the operation will target drink-driving offences as well as other irresponsible driving behaviour in the lead up to the busy festive driving season.

Commander of Traffic Services Branch Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, said drivers need to be responsible for their own actions when getting behind the wheel.

“There are no excuses - a car can be a deadly weapon and people who drive when drunk risk the lives of not only themselves but other road-users,” he said.

“It is an extraordinarily selfish thing to do, you are risking your own safety and that of others.”

During last year’s operation, police conducted 111,423 breath tests with 469 charges laid for drink-driving offences.

“The message is clear - there is nowhere to hide from us if you plan to drink and drive,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.

“Driving whilst drunk is a crime and if you do it, you’re a criminal. You will be locked up.”