Police in the Mildura and Swan Hill region will be targeting dangerous towing behaviour as part of a road safety operation this week.
Operation Nomad will see police highly visible and enforcing, with a focus on vehicles towing caravans and trailers in the region.
The operation will see police proactively engaging with motorists to educate on vehicle loading and towing requirements.
Police will be focusing on major arterials such as the Murray Valley Highway and Calder Highway.
There will also be widespread alcohol and drug testing as part of the operation.
Penalties for drivers in breach of mass limit range from $296 to $1976, while the penalties for a driver breaching width, length and height limit or load restraint requirements range from $296 to $790.
The penalty for owning or using an unregistered trailer that is not a heavy vehicle ranges from $198 to $1778 for a trailer with three or more axles.
Other penalties relating to using trailers include driving a motor vehicle with a person in an attached trailer, and learner and probationary drivers towing a trailer. All incur a $395 penalty.
