Police across Eastern Region Division Two, which includes Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges conducted ‘Operation Conventus’ on Friday, 22 August.
The operation focused on themes of speed, impaired driving, distraction and vulnerable road users (cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians) by providing a highly visible police presence in and around known trauma locations.
During the Operation involving local uniform stations, Highway Patrol and Crime Investigation Units, over 3700 drivers were breath tested – with one driver detected driving in excess of the breath alcohol limit and two drivers were allegedly driving with illicit drugs in their system.
Police also detected four unlicenced/disqualified drivers and six unregistered vehicles, resulting in two vehicles being impounded.
Operation Conventus will be continuing into September as the Victorian Police seek to reduce the risk of road trauma within the designated area.
