Last year, seven people lost their lives across NSW during the Easter weekend and more than 300 were caught under the influence of alcohol.

Riverina Police District Acting Inspector Jill Gibson said motorists can expect to see officers everywhere in a bid to save lives on our roads.

"We want to be visible on the roads and remind people that excessive or inappropriate speeds will not be tolerated and to manage their fatigue," Inspector Gibson said.

"If you're tired pullover - rest, revive, survive.

"We're going to be out there being really vigilant about keeping people safe.

"We will be making sure everyone is wearing a seat belt, that they're not distracted and that alcohol offences are not committed."

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Inspector Gibson said traffic and highway patrol officers will be out in force, while general duties and other teams will be conducting random breath testing and making sure everyone is following the rules.

"Everyone just wants to have a great holiday period and we want everyone to get home, we don't want to be knocking on people's doors and having to let them know that their loved one has passed away," she said.

"We just want everyone to be safe this Easter and Anzac Day period."

NSW Police launched Easter Operation 2022 yesterday, with a focus on reducing road fatalities and road trauma.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Glinn, said the number of people who blatantly disregarded the road rules last year was unacceptable.

"Make no mistake, police will be out and about this weekend - including on major road networks and on local streets - to catch those doing the wrong thing," he said.

In addition to targeting drink-driving, police will also have a focus on targeting drivers that are speeding, drug driving, not wearing seatbelts and are distracted by mobile phones.

Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary of Safety Environment and Regulation, Tara McCarthy said speeding, fatigue and drink driving remained the biggest killers on NSW roads.

"Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to travel, don't speed, drive to the conditions, wear your seatbelt, avoid distractions, make sure you're well-rested and never drink or drug drive," Ms McCarthy said

"It's also a good idea to visit livetraffic.com to plan your journey beforehand."

Easter Operation 2022 will begin at 12.01am Thursday, April 14 and will run until 11.59pm Monday, April 18.

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