NSW police hand out 3,445 speeding tickets over long weekend

The NSW Police Force is disappointed with the number of speeding tickets it was forced to dole out over the long weekend.

A total of 3,445 speeding tickets were given to drivers breaking the law between January 24 and 27. This represents a 37 per cent increase on the number issued during the same period last year.

That's despite the fact the NSW Police Force's annual "Operation Safe Return" campaign was in play over this four-day interval.

This involves giving offenders double the normal amount of demerit points if they're caught breaking the law.

"The vast majority of drivers shared New South Wales roads safely and responsibly during the long weekend, but it is disappointing that thousands of others ignored our warnings to stay within the speed limit," said Acting Assistant Commissioner Smith.

A total of 175 people were injured in 508 vehicle collisions between January 24 and 27, which is an improvement on the 219 people who were hurt in 765 crashes during the same period a year ago.

However, there's still plenty of room to make New South Wale's roads a safer place for drivers.

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