Operation Safe Arrival started at noon on Friday, December 19 and will run until midnight Sunday, January 4.

The fleet of 388 patrol vehicles, 24 motorcycles, 22 crash investigation vehicles and two RBT trucks will be out to enforce road safety with high-visibility markings with the NSW Police Force logo and highway patrol branding.

Police will target drink and drug driving, speeding, fatigue, seatbelt use, mobile-phone use and other types of dangerous driving.

NSW Police traffic and highway patrol commander, assistant commissioner John Hartley said the markings and sheer volume of police on roads will serve as a constant reminder to motorists to slow down and arrive safely.

“We want everyone to ensure drivers don’t take risks and remind motorists of their responsibilities on the roads,” he said.

“This time last year 11 people died on our roads, which is tragically 11 families who won’t have a loved one with them this season.

“We want the message of arriving safely to be the focus for drivers as they head away and return home these holidays.”

Police and Emergency Services minister Stuart Ayres said it was vital drivers heeded the advice of police.

“I urge motorists to avoid risk-taking behaviour these holidays,” he said.

“Police will be out in force targeting those who ignore the warnings and endanger themselves and others.”

Double demerits will be in place from Wednesday, December 24 to Sunday January 4.

Last year there were 1750 major crashes resulting in 534 people injured and 11 deaths.