Leading Senior Constable Shane Robinson, Casey Traffic Management Unit Sergeant Pat McGavigan, Leading Senior Constable Glen Ziino and Senior Constable Allen Inderwisch with Senior Constable Paul Hughes and Casey Inspector Andrew Miles will be out in force this weekend in an effort to keep Casey’s Easter road toll at zero. 29023 Picture: Meagan Rogers
By Kelly Yates
POLICE will be on high alert this weekend in an effort to keep Casey’s Easter road toll at zero.
Casey Traffic Management Unit (TMU) Sergeant Pat McGavigan told the News the City of Casey had predominantly been one of the worst areas for road trauma each year.
Last year four people were killed on Victorian roads over the Easter period, but the City of Casey had zero fatalities.
In 2007 nine people were killed on the state’s roads.
Sgt McGavigan said road users would notice a greater police presence.
The police blitz will kick off today (Thursday) and end on Monday, with general duties police officers joining the TMU members in marked and unmarked vehicles.
Police will be targeting major highways and will monitor all major arterials and known trouble spots throughout Casey.
Sgt McGavigan said the main focus of the operation was to reduce road trauma.
The message from Casey police is simple.
“We must all take care on the roads; one lapse in concentration could have traumatic consequences,” Sgt McGavigan said.
“If people take care and show commonsense they can avoid a fine, loss of demerit points, a collision or more importantly an injury.”
Sgt McGavigan said police often heard of Casey residents going to other areas and being involved in road trauma.
Casey inspector Andrew Miles said the main aim was to have zero lives lost and zero trauma on the roads this Easter.
“We want everyone to enjoy their time with family and friends and to return home safely,” said Insp Miles.
