POLICE have warned those planning on engaging in excessive drinking, that they will face harsh penalties as part of a blitz on alcohol-related crime this Easter.
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Police across Australia will be out in full-force as part of Operation Unite which will see a crackdown on alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour.
Operation Commander Michael Fitzgerald said recent changes to legislation have seen a 550 per cent increase to fines for continued intoxication or disorderly behaviour.
"Under a March 31 amendment to the Summary Offences Act (1988), the fine for such offences has rise from $200 to $1000," Superintendent Fitzgerald said.
Fines for offensive conduct and language have also increased from $200 to $500.
In another warning, police have urged drivers not to become a statistic on the roads this weekend.
The road toll in NSW has increased from 89, this time last year, to 107 this year.
In 2013 eight people were killed during the Easter long-weekend.
Two operations, targeting speeding, seatbelt and motocylce helmet offences are in action, with those caught disobeying the law receiving double demerit point.
The first began on Thursday April, 17 and will end on Monday.
The second started on Thursday, April 24 and will end on Sunday, April 27.
As part of this crackdown, a 22 year-old P-plate driver was detected driving 123 kh/h in a 50 kh/h zone.
The man was stopped by the police.
He was issued a traffic fine and had his licence suspended by police.
