Wednesday, 21 January 2026

'Tis the season to be roadwise

If you're planning to have a drink over the Christmas and New Year period, don't drive. That's the message from Baw Baw police who say motorists should expect to be tested whilst out on local roads as part of "Operation Roadwise".Victoria Police's...

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'Tis the season to be roadwise
If you're planning to have a drink over the Christmas and New Year period, don't drive.

If you're planning to have a drink over the Christmas and New Year period, don't drive.
That's the message from Baw Baw police who say motorists should expect to be tested whilst out on local roads as part of "Operation Roadwise".

Victoria Police's 20-day operation is now in force, with police officers highly visible across high risk and major aerial roads until until Wednesday, January 1.
The focus will be on impaired driving, with widespread drug and alcohol testing and a zero tolerance approach. Speeding and distracted drivers will also be targeted.
Victoria Police road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said December was a high-risk period on our roads.
"Motorists should expect to be tested anywhere, any time and be prepared to face the consequences if you're caught over the limit," assistant commission Weir said.
"It's been another devastating year on our roads, and we make no apologies for doing all we can to prevent further serious injuries and deaths.
"The last place you want to end up this Christmas is in a hospital, or worse, as a result of road trauma," he said.

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