Low tolerance for unsafe driving

IT’S BEEN 19 days since Operation Focus hit the South Gippsland Highway. 

In that time 172 tickets have been issued, 650 PBT (Preliminary Breath Tests) and 70 drug tests have been conducted with five positive alcohol results, and 12 positive drug results for methamphetamines and cannabis.

Of the 172 tickets, 14 were issues for mobile phone related offences and 110 for speed related offences.

“We have a low tolerance for unsafe behaviour – it is frustrating,” Bass Coast Highway Patrol Acting Sergeant Goff said.

The statistics come as another serious collision happened over the weekend in Korumburra.

With Operation Scoreboard also kicking off between Thursday and Sunday, individuals are reminded to be safe on our roads and drive to the conditions.

“If you are drinking ensure you have a ride home or alternative means of transport organised this weekend,” Acting Sergeant Goff said.

“We will be out in force with multiple shifts operating every day – offences will not be tolerated.

“We want people to enjoy the weekend and stay safe.”