Quiet long weekend on local roads as statewide traffic infringements surge

$<p>WELL BEHAVED: Local police detected three drink drivers over the AFL Grand Final long weekend within the Wangaratta police service area, much less than this time last year. PHOTO: Victoria Police</p>\\n$

WELL BEHAVED: Local police detected three drink drivers over the AFL Grand Final long weekend within the Wangaratta police service area, much less than this time last year. PHOTO: Victoria Police

There was a 69 per cent decrease in traffic offending in local area compared to 2025.

Bailey Zimmermann

October 5, 2026 • 01:00