Tamworth drivers should prepare for the Oxley police level-crossing operation

Extra highway patrol officers will have drivers who fail to obey the laws at rail-crossings in their sights for the sting that began on Monday.

"There have been some recent events that are very concerning to local police," Oxley police Sergeant James Parsons said.

"Drivers and pedestrians need to be aware that the momentary loss of concentration or impatience can lead to catastrophic results for them and their families."

Police will be on the look out for motorists who disobey level crossing flashing signs and stop signs, those who queue over railway tracks, speed near level crossings and drivers who use their mobile phones.

Drivers who don't follow the rules could cop three demerit points and a $448 fine.

It's all about reminding motorists about the importance of being safe at level crossings, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command Sergeant Mick Timms said.

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"This campaign actually coincides with some behaviour we've witnessed in recent weeks down at the Robert Street level crossing where we've had a couple of vehicles in separate instances queuing too close to the rail corridor," he said.

"The boom gates have actually come down on the roofs of those vehicles."

Police run four regional campaigns each year with Transport for NSW and will target both vehicles and pedestrians who don't follow the rules. "We're asking people not to be complacent," Sergeant Timms said.

The two week operation began on Monday and will finish on March 29.

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