Joint Operation in Newcastle and Port Stephens Leads to Vehicle Crackdown In a combined effort on October 14, 2023, Newcastle Hunter and Port Stephens Highway Patrol officers, along with Transport for NSW vehicle examiners, conducted a rigorous crackdown on illegally modified vehicles, speeding, and various traffic violations. Results from the operation include the grounding of 22 vehicles with a red label, while 10 vehicles were allowed a temporary period to drive home with a yellow label, all necessitating significant modifications to meet compliance standards. Moreover, 125 breath tests were administered, leading to a court attendance notice for a male driver for mid-range PCA...