A MAN has been caught driving at more than twice the speed limit in Carrum Downs. The motorcycle rider was pulled over by police on 8 March after being clocked driving at 142kmph in a 60 zone on Colemans Road. Police allege that the driver was already disqualified from driving and that the bike was unregistered with a false number plate. The driver also tested positive for drugs. The bike was impounded and the offender will be summonsed to court. During the same shift, the Somerville Highway Patrol unit also arrested a driver speeding at 173 kmph in an 80…
Author: Bayside News
THE line from the Mel Gibson movie Mad Max was used by members of Somerville Highway Patrol last week when they farewelled their last Holden V8. After countless patrol hours on peninsula roads, 1LY7GG was taken back to VicPol’s transport branch at Brunswick to be decommissioned. Its replacement is a police-only model of the Mercedes Benz E400D wagon, which police say has almost twice as much power as the showroom version. The police-pack Mercedes has the same acceleration as the Holden Commodore V8, but uses only about one-third of the fuel because of its hi-tech diesel engine. An advanced all-wheel-drive…
A NEW playground has opened at RF Miles Reserve in Seaford. The new play space was officially opened on 7 March. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “we’re doing so much more than just removing level crossings, we’re delivering new community and open spaces for everyone to enjoy.” “The new playground and community open space is looking great. Since it opened, it has been wonderful to see so many local families enjoying time together and to hear the happy chatter and laughter of delighted children using the play equipment or just rolling down the hill,” she said. First published in the…
A BOY was taken to hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a car while riding his bike in Frankston. At around 4.15pm, 11 March, the 14-year-old boy was riding along Frankston-Flinders Road close to the intersection of Heatherhill Road. The boy and a car crashed into each other, and he was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. Emergency services attended the scene. The driver of the car suffered minor injuries. She is helping police with their enquiries. A passenger in the car was not hurt. Police are asking for any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to…
THE Frankston Dolphins have had to play their first practice match of the season behind closed doors. AFL Victoria ordered that the matchup between Frankston and the Northern Blues at Princes Park be closed to the public amid growing coronavirus fears. “Please note AFL Victoria have called tonight’s [12 March] practice game vs Northern Blues a lockout due to the coronavirus,” a short statement from the Dolphins on social media read. “Only players, coaches and staff will be permitted into the venue at Ikon Park. Thanks for your understanding.” Sporting leagues worldwide have cancelled or suspended their seasons due to…