Almost fifty drivers fined as a result of police crackdown

Sep 28, 2020

ALMOST 50 drivers who used Kyabram and district's roads last week found themselves in hot water as a result of a three-day police crackdown.

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Working under the name Operation Abicus, Campaspe Highway Patrol along with Kyabram police, Rushworth police and Rochester police targeted all types of road-related behaviour including impaired driving, speeding and seatbelt compliance.

Held from Wednesday, September 23 to Friday, September 25, the operation was organised in response to the three fatal motor incidents that have occurred in the Kyabram area this year.

Over the three days, 59 preliminary breath tests were conducted as well as 33 preliminary oral fluid tests, of which 12 returned as positive.

Some 25 speeding fines were issued, as well as five unregistered vehicle fines.

One driver was fined for driving unlicensed, one driver was found in breach of the alcohol interlock condition on their licence, one driver was fined for driving while disqualified and one driver received a defect notice for an unroadworthy vehicle.

First Constable Mitchell Bull said Kyabram and district residents could expect to see more police on their roads from now on.

“It’s not ideal and it just goes to show that there are further issues that the police are going to continue to focus on moving forward as a result of this operation,” he said.

“People will expect to see a higher police presence from Highway Patrol, with drug tests being conducted more often in the Kyabram area.”