Police in Frankston intercepted more than 150 vehicles during a single operation targeting unsafe drivers and unroadworthy vehicles.
The operation took place on 16 October where 153 vehicles were checked, and each driver breath tested.
Twelve motorists were also drug tested, with two allegedly returning positive detections, including a 50-year-old man from Frankston North who allegedly tested positive for methylamphetamine. He will appear in Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
Of note, an 18-year-old man from Carrum Downs was detected via ANPR as allegedly driving whilst suspended. He was released with intent to summons to appear in Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
A blue Hyundai was seized under warrant for alleged unpaid fines.
The 12-hour operation resulted in:
- 31 offences identified
- 22 Penalty Infringement Notices issued
- Seven drivers caught behind the wheel unlicenced
- Six driving whilst suspended
- Five unregistered vehicles
- Two unroadworthy cars
- Two drink and drug drivers
- Two drivers fined by the EPA for noisy vehicles
- One careless driver
- One vehicle impounded
Defect notices were issued for an unroadworthy window, smashed windscreen and no tread on tyres.
Sheriffs clamped four cars and seized another, after identifying 60 warrants for unpaid fines. In total, they recouped more than $27,000 in unpaid fines.
Similar operations will continue in the future.
Quotes attributable to Frankston Police Acting Sergeant Cara Dergacz:
“It’s really disappointing to not only see vehicles being unfit to be on the road, but for drivers to put themselves, their passengers and other road users at risk by choosing to do the wrong thing.
“Some of these people shouldn’t have even been on the road in the first place, after being suspended.
“Driving is a privilege and not a right. Safety on the roads is everyone’s responsibility.”