Inspector John Klepczarek said Operation Chrome is an operation targeting rural locations and roads.

“Sometimes in these places locals think they can sneak a few drinks and go down the back road home,” he said.

“Operation Chrome is about educating the community that we will be targeting these areas over the festive season. 

”We will be doing this across the command - coming into little villages like this - we are not after huge crowds - we are just where to speak one on one to people and remind them these back roads are just as dangerous as the main highways. Come and say hello to local police if you see us at these gatherings near you.”

Inspector Klepczarek said country roads present their own dangers and challenges. 

“The back roads are narrower and you can lose control quite quickly,” he said.

“We will be targeting driver fatigue, speeding, drink-driving and texting while driving - which is unfortunately on the increase, especially with younger drivers.” 

“We just want people to enjoy themselves by all means at this time of year, but it is all about having a good time - drinking in moderation and having a Plan B if you are planning to have a drink. Remember there are other users on the road this time of year and lots of kids on bikes and skateboards - we we don’t want to put them in  danger.”

Goulburn Mulwaree road safety officer Tracey Norberg said the council was working in partnership with the police for Operation Chrome. 

“We are here to promote road saftety over these holidays and reminding people that we are currently running the ‘Towards Zero’ campaign, which takes the approach that everyone should be aware that safety is a shared responsibility,” Mrs Norberg said. 

“We want everyone to have a safe Christmas and to educate people that it is not appropriate to speed or drink-drive and that they should drive to the conditions on country roads.”