Manning-Great Lakes Local Area Command chief inspector Tony Power said there was only a small number of incidents and arrests in relation to alcohol and anti-social behaviour. 

“Overall the behaviour was good and a lot better than last year,” chief inspector Power said. 

Manning-Great Lakes Local Area Command issued a warning to New Years Eve revellers on its Facebook page on December 31. 

“Let's remember 2016 for all the right reasons – the simple message is to enjoy your celebrations and self-control. If drinking have a Plan "B" and certainly don't drive as you will be caught,” a spokesperson wrote. 

“We will be out in force with a zero tolerance right across Manning-Great Lakes, targeting alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour as New Year's Eve is about families celebrating the New Year and not under age children running around the streets intoxicated, damaging property and causing fights.” 

POLICE reported a number of driving offences over the New Years Eve period. On Sunday, January 1 at around 9.20am a Highway Patrol officer detected a vehicle travelling at 150km/ph in a 100km sign posted area in Nabiac.

The driver a 37-year-old male from Rockdale, who was already driving on a good behaviour licence, was fined $2350 for travelling more than 45km over the speed limit. His licence was suspended for six months and his vehicle number plates were confiscated for three months.

At around 2.20am on January 1 police stopped a vehicle on Manning River Drive, Taree and subjected the 38-year-old female driver to a road side breath test which proved positive. She was conveyed to Taree Police Station where she underwent breath analysis which returned a reading of 0.156. She was charged with high-range drink-driving and her licence was suspended. She will appear in Taree Local Court in January.

At around 10.05pm on December 31 police stopped a vehicle on Belle Villa Parade, Old Bar Road. The 28-year-old male driver from Old Bar was subject to a road side test which proved positive. He was conveyed to Taree Police Station where he underwent breath analysis and returned a reading of 0.148. He was charged with mid-range drink driving and his licence was suspended. He will appear in Taree Local Court in January.