That's the advice from police, who make no apologies for targeting drivers doing the wrong thing, in a bid to keep the region's roads fatality free.

Sergeant Ryan Baird, from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Macquarie Cluster said as part of operation Slow Down, we can expect to see a high visibility police operation underway across the region.

He said there will be an emphasis on raising public awareness to the associated factors relating to road trauma, namely the dangers of drink and drug affected driving, fatigue, occupant restraints and speeding.

In addition to having all officers on deck, Sgt Baird double demerit points also apply to all speeding, seatbelt, motorcycle helmet and mobile offences, which occur between 12.01 Friday morning and midnight, Monday October 5.

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"Bathurst Highway Patrol are out in numbers this long weekend and will be specifically targeting major factors contributing to road trauma which are excessive speed, alcohol and drug driving, fatigue, restraint and mobile phone offences," he said.

"Drivers, riders and all road users breaking the road rules can be caught anywhere and at anytime," he said.

And the latest figures from Revenue NSW, support this.

In the last 12 months (July 2019 to June 2020) Chifley's Highway Patrol Unit caught a staggering 8482 drivers speeding.

A further 360 drivers were caught not wearing a seatbelt, and 181 drivers were caught using their mobile phones while behind the wheel, all of which are causal factors in fatal road crashes.

With this in mind Sgt Baird urged all drivers to make positive choices about their driving behaviour.

"It will prevent crashes and it will save lives."

Acting Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole reinforced the message that police will be out in force across the state with high-visibility deployments for Operation Slowdown.

"One road fatality is one too many. Stick to the speed limit, put your phone down and observe the road rules. We want people to arrive at their destination safely.

"We don't want to see a long weekend end in tragedy - so don't risk your life, or the lives of others, over poor decision making that could have lifelong repercussions."

Mr Toole said it is expected traffic will be congested.

"We expect to see a lot of people travelling to the regions this long weekend and so we are asking everyone to plan your trip in advance, allow plenty of extra travel and be patient on the roads."