POLICE say a dramatic rise in driving offences throughout the Wangaratta region during the statewide Operation Roadwise was a major disappointment in the festive season.
A total of 509 offences were detected for Alpine, Wangaratta and Moira shires during the 18 day operation which ended on Monday evening.
Acting Senior Sergeant Bill Dockrey said while this year's operation was 18 instead of 12 days...
