NSW Police's Easter Operation saw nearly 30,000 random breath tests conducted across the Southern region over the Easter long weekend.
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Within the region, 48 people were charged with drink driving and 1,029 with speeding infringements.
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Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Glinn, said despite the implementation of double demerits across the Easter long weekend, a significant number of drivers failed to do the right thing.
"Drink driving and speeding were some of the most common offences detected on NSW roads this past weekend," Acting AC Glinn said.
Of note in the Southern region, a 38-year-old man was detected allegedly travelling at 199km/h on the Hume Highway at Mittagong on Monday, April 18.
The driver from The Oaks held a provisional driver's licence and was issued with a Future Court Attendance Notice for the offences of 'drive speed dangerous' and exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h. P1 provisional licence holders are restricted to 90km/h.
His licence was immediately suspended, and registration plates confiscated.
He is due to appear in Moss Vale Local Court on Tuesday, May 31.
"The blatant disregard for road rules shown by many was astounding. I want to applaud our police officers across the state for their efforts in detecting this illegal behaviour and preventing what could have been more road trauma from occurring," Acting AC Glinn said.
"Our message to road users is simple, police can be anywhere, anytime and we'll be targeting high-risk behaviour, including drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving.
"With another long weekend approaching, police are again preparing to run another high-visibility traffic operation across the state.
"We don't want to see any more deaths or serious injuries on our roads in crashes that can be easily prevented.
"Double demerits will again be in place this weekend so if you're travelling long distances or simply to the local shops, prepare to see police out and about keeping you safe."
The Anzac Day traffic operation will run from 12.01am Friday, April 22 - Monday, April 25.
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