By Olivia Condous
The number of speeding drivers has risen further after speed was identified as the main issue in Victoria over Easter.
The number of speeding offences in Melton and Moorabool rose from 53 over the Easter long weekend to 88 over the Anzac Day long weekend.
The number of drink and drug driving offences also rose in the area.
Victoria Police were out in force over the Easter holidays up until Anzac Day as part of Operation Compass, for the historically high-risk period on Victorian roads.
According to Victoria Police, almost forty per cent of offences during the period were for speeding, with a total of 4966 offences across the state.
As reported by Star Weekly last week, Moorabool highway patrol Sergeant Nathan Monteduro said speeding offences were a pressing issue for the area.
“While most people were doing the right thing, we’re still dealing with a lot of motorists that should know better,
“We did have quite a few speeding on the roads, it continues to be an issue,” Sergeant Monteduro said.
Police recorded a total of 12,791 road related offences during the whole of Operation Compass across the state.
Victoria Police acting assistant commissioner of road policing David Clayton said the number was disappointing.
“That’s almost 13,000 instances of people making poor decisions and putting themselves and others at risk on the road,” Mr Clayton said.
“While our statewide operation may have concluded, rest assured police enforcement against poor road user behaviour remains ongoing.”
