Double demerits are in force already and will continue all through this long weekend as police urge drivers to take care on the roads.
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Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers will be out in force across the state, targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, driving while fatigued, mobile phone, helmet and other traffic offences.
Double demerits will end at 11.59pm on Monday.
"We are really trying to drive home the message to obey the speed limit, have a Plan B, don't drive while fatigued and put away any distractions," Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Karen Webb said.
"Our officers take no pleasure in stopping dangerous road users and issuing fines; however, we will take the appropriate action to ensure everyone reaches their destination safely and legally."
Drivers can check their demerit points at the NSW Roads & Maritime Services website.
Police have said they will be equally active on the water.
Marine Area Commander, Acting Superintendent Todd Cunningham, said, with it being the start of boating season and school holidays, police would also be out in force across the state's waterways.
"Our officers will be proactively patrolling harbours, lakes, rivers, dams and offshore to ensure people using the water are complying with the rules," A/Supt Cunningham said.
"Our messages are the same as our Traffic and Highway Patrol counterparts - don't speed, don't drive a boat under the influence of drugs and alcohol - but we also stress people to always wear life jackets because they really do safe lives."
