Traffic and Highway Police have today established three static checkpoints in the Lake Macquarie and Central Coast areas to discourage and stop motorists leaving Greater Sydney as part of COVID-compliance operations in Northern NSW.
Three high-visibility checkpoint locations were set up on the M1 and Wyee Road at Morisset, and on the Pacific Highway at Lake Munmorah, to interact with drivers on the main entry points to the Hunter region and Northern NSW.
From this morning’s operation:
- 2220 random breath tests conducted
- 17 PINs issued relating to the Public Health Order
- 18 vehicles turned around at checkpoints
- 31 Traffic Infringement Notices issued
Officers will continue mobile and static operations as part of Operation Stay at Home and Operation Boundary Response to ensure drivers are complying with current Stay at Home Orders in place.