From Friday, March 11, at 12.01am, Seymour Acting Senior Sergeant Emma Moloney said every police vehicle across the state would be targeting speed, impaired driving, and fatigue until 11.59pm on Monday, March 14.
“March is historically the highest period for road trauma,” Sen Sgt Moloney said.
“We’re encouraging people to visit regional areas, but take significant breaks, and make good decisions.”
Fifty-four people have died on Victorian roads in 2022, compared to 44 at the same time last year.
Sen Sgt Moloney said more than half of the lives lost on roads this year were in regional areas.
“With favourable weather conditions on the cards this weekend, we’re preparing for an influx of travel to regional Victoria,” she said.
“We ask that you slow down, take regular breaks, don’t use mobile phones while driving and if you’re planning to drink at a social event, make alternative travel arrangements.”
Seven people died on the roads during the Labour Day long weekend last year, and more than 3000 people were caught committing driving offences.
Victorian Police Minister Lisa Neville said drivers should expect to get caught if they were doing the wrong thing.
“We’re urging all road users to protect themselves and others on the roads this long weekend,” she said.
“Victoria Police won’t tolerate those who do the wrong thing behind the wheel – if you make bad decisions, you will be caught.”
This year, the Transport Accident Commission will be helping drivers stay rested on the road by providing free coffee, comfy deck chairs and kids’ entertainment at ‘pause-stops’ on major regional roads.
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