A Maitland man has been fined more than $1000 and immediately lost 18 demerit points after police found he was driving with three children who were not properly restrained in the vehicle - including one in a bassinet.
Police stopped the 35-year-old for a random breath test about 9.20am on Monday.
Officers discovered three children in the vehicle - aged four, three and one - who were not in approved car sears.
The statewide Christmas-New Year road crackdown, Operation Safe Arrival, continues until 11.59pm on Wednesday.
So far, 10,112 drivers have been handed speeding fines during the operation and police have detected 585 drink-driving offences.
"We know many people will be enjoying New Year's Eve celebrations with alcohol, so do not get behind the wheel if you have been drinking," NSW Police Highway Patrol commander Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said.
"Alcohol leaves the body slowly, which means you could very well still be over the limit the next day - have a Plan B and arrange to have a designated driver."
