The driver, a 49-year-old man, is now facing a raft of charges including police pursuit - drive manner dangerous, high range PCA, breach of bail, and destroy/damage property for an unrelated matter.

Just before 8.30am, officers from Mid North Coast Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle at a roadside breath testing site on Lord St.

The car failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated, reaching speeds of 130kph in a sign-posted 50kph zone.

The driver failed to negotiate a right hand turn into Sullivan St, mounting the kerb and crashing into a fence.

The man was refused bail to appear at Port Macquarie Local Court today.

Motorists hitting the road over the Christmas break are urged to plan their trip in advance and exercise patience when behind the wheel, as Operation Safe Arrival continues.

The special operation started at midnight on Friday and ends at 11.59pm on New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1).

Double demerit points will be in force throughout the period for speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences.

NSW Police officers will also be targeting other poor driver behaviour, including drink and drug driving.

Motorists are urged to check at www.livetraffic.com for road closures before travelling, and to allow extra time to account for holiday traffic and remember to 'give way to safety'.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy, said drivers need to plan their trip, be well rested and take regular breaks so they arrive at their holiday destination safely.

"Everyone is visiting family and friends at this time of year, and I am sure they would rather you arrive at your destination late, than not at all," Comm Corboy said.

"Take the time before you drive to check the appropriate websites for the latest traffic information and prepare to practice patience in increased traffic conditions."

As Operation Safe Arrival continues, some examples of irresponsible driver behaviour detected during day three on Sunday included:

Just before 11pm, a Lexus travelling along the Great Western Highway, Wentworthville, was allegedly detected travelling at 152kp in a 70kph zone. The 31-year-old man was stopped and spoken to, where he was issued a future court attendance notice for speed dangerous greater than 45kph and his registration was suspended for three months.

About 12.40am, a Holden Colorado was stopped for the purpose of a random breath test on Rice Mill Rd, Deniliquin. A 26-year-old man returned a positive result and was taken to Deniliquin Police Station where a breath analysis returned an alleged reading of 0.126. He was issued a field court attendance notice and is due to appear before Deniliquin Court on February 4.

Officers from Dubbo Highway Patrol stopped a Ford Falcon on Murgah St, Narromine, for a roadside breath test about 11am. Checks of the 46-year-old man's licence revealed he has not held one since 1995. The man also gave a positive indication for cannabis, with a second sample being sent for analysis. He was issued a future court attendance notice for licence expired by two years or more.

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