MOST truckies in Casey are abiding by traffic safety guidelines, according to Traffic Management Unit Sergeant Pat McGavigan.
Operation Austrans rolled out across Australia at the start of May, targeting truck drivers on popular interstate routes.
The operation is a national heavy vehicle enforcement blitz that has been running annually for 20 years.
For 24 hours a day, two days a week, police are on the lookout for fatigue, speed, drug, seatbelt and registration related offences. They are also checking driver logbooks, conducting drug searches and inspecting vehicles for roadworthiness.
To date, Casey TMU has stopped 33 trucks and has only found one minor offence.
Sgt McGavigan said he was pleased with the results so far.
“We have stopped numerous trucks since the operation began and everyone seems to be complying,” he said.
Road Safety Task Force Inspector Jeff Millar said the national co-operative approach ensured road safety was maximised.
“It won’t be a case of trucks scrambling across the border to avoid detection. Police will be out in force throughout the country,” he said.
Insp Miller said employers could help reduce the number of road deaths by remaining vigilant about the number of hours their drivers spent on the road.
Police are urging drivers to take regular breaks and power nap as often as required.
“A short power nap can mean the difference between life and death,” Insp Millar said.
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