NEARLY 250 traffic offences have been detected on high risk roads in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula this year.
Somerville highway patrol police and the TAC have joined forces to conduct Operation SAST this year. Through the operation they have detected 241 traffic offences – 169 people were caught speeding.
A statement on the Frankston eyewatch Facebook page read “this year the road toll is climbing rapidly to which police will be out in force targeting speed and distraction offences. Police urge all motorists to report dangerous or speeding motorists to 000 or Crime Stoppers. Please remember that road safety is a responsibility of all motorists and with your help we can make the road to zero a reality.”