MEDIA ADVISORY: King’s Birthday long weekend traffic operation

Police will address the media ahead of officers being deployed across the state to target speeding and dangerous driving as part of a major traffic operation across the King’s Birthday long weekend.

On Thursday 4 June 2026, NSW Police will facilitate a car demonstration and press conference at Sydney Motorsport Park.

There will be an opportunity to do a piece to camera and interview an officer about the demonstration.

Police Media will provide additional vision of a demonstration showing speed and stopping distances.

DATE: Thursday 4 June 2026

WHERE: Sydney Motorsport Park, located on through Gate A, Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek

WHEN: Press conference will be held at 9am. An opportunity to do a piece to camera will be held between 9.30am and 10.30am.

WHO: Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Acting Superintendent Stephen Templeman

CONTACT: Media liaison officer, Ashleigh Tullis, 0407 209 806

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