NSW Police Happy with States Fleet Condition Following Blitz

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The first major heavy vehicle compliance blitz of 2019 was undertaken by the NSW Police traffic taskforce as part of Operation Impact.

During the operation 90 heavy vehicles were checked including 15 engine control module downloads with all proving compliant.

Police found 3 seatbelt infringements and 18 other minor infringements.

Officers also conducted 285 random breath tests and 125 mobile drug tests with 1 driver testing positive to cannabis.

NSW Police were pleased with the high level of compliance which they said was a positive sign.

There was however 1 driver inspected on August 14,2018 who is facing 27 charges relative to work diary and rest offences. The Queensland man was driving for a Victorian company.

Read more at https://www.fullyloaded.com.au/industry-news/1901/nsw-police-buoyed-by-new-years-compliance-operation-outcome