Victoria Police will be out in force this Australia Day long weekend, saturating holiday hot-spots, regional highways and city roads targeting speeding and distracted drivers.
Over the long weekend, all available police resources will hit the road to target speed, drug and drink driving, fatigue, seatbelt offences and irresponsible behaviour on the roads, including drivers using their mobile phone.
New smaller alcohol and drug testing buses will be deployed to target those travelling to and from celebrations in suburban streets.
Highway patrol officers will also be carrying out drug testing.
During last year’s operation, police detected more than 6300 traffic offences and more than 740 criminal offences.
Motorists are reminded to reduce their own risks on the road by ensuring their vehicle is roadworthy, pre-planning breaks during long journeys and staying alert on unfamiliar roads.
