Local police were kept busy during the statewide road policing operation targeting high-risk driving behaviour from last Thursday to Sunday, covering the AFL grand final long weekend.
Of the 150 offences detected across the Wangaratta Police Service Area, which includes the Alpine Shire, police caught 12 drink drivers, eight drug drivers, five disqualified drivers, five unlicensed drivers, 92 speeding offences, one instance of disobeying signals, four seatbelt offences, 13 mobile phone offences and 10 unregistered vehicles.
No impoundments or cyclist offences were recorded.
With the second week of school holidays underway in Victoria, police are urging motorists to remain vigilant behind the wheel.
Those travelling around the state are being urged to stick to speed limits, take plenty of breaks on long trips and avoid distractions like using mobile phones while driving.
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Police will continue to conduct local road policing enforcement in high-risk areas, particularly on major highways to regional areas and around holiday hotspots.
For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads, visit: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety
