A POLICE operation over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend resulted in 375 traffic offences being detected on Melton and Brimbank roads.
The statewide Operation Regal aimed to reduce accidents and increase driver awareness.
A total of 5140 motorists were breath-tested in Melton and Brimbank, with 13 exceeding the limit. Most of the 375 offences related to speeding and using a mobile phone while driving.
Eleven collisions were reported, over the weekend with four resulting in minor injuries. One collision in Brimbank resulted in a fatality, but police believe the male driver in his 50s may have suffered a heart attack before his car struck a tree.
Melton’s Leading Senior Constable Allan Edwards said motorists should be aware that speed limits on the Melton Highway between Hillside and Melton had been reduced from 90 to 70km/h.
“Police have been issuing warnings to motorists during the transition period but will now strictly enforce the new limits, and safety cameras will be operating on a regular basis,’’ he said.
‘‘It’s expected the new speed limits will reduce the number and severity of collisions along this very busy section of highway, particularly in the vicinity of the bends leading to the bridge over Kororoit Creek.”
