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Slow down for ANZAC Day!

April 21, 2023 9:34 am in by

Police are pleading with motorists to slow down ahead of Anzac Day.

Operation Tribute kicked off across Mildura and Victoria overnight, focussing on road safety.

Assistant Commissioner Road Policing, Glenn Weir says “In addition to targeting speeding motorists, we’ll also be focusing on impaired drivers, as we tend to see a spike in drink driving detections around Anzac Day.”

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“There is no excuse for getting behind the wheel whilst you’re alcohol or drug affected.”

Victoria’s road toll is already 23% higher than at this time last year.

In NSW Operation ANZAC Day 2023 also commenced overnight.

Deputy Secretary of Safety, Environment and Regulation at Transport for NSW, Sally Webb, says roads are expected to be very busy with people taking the opportunity to travel over the weekend and public holiday, so please plan ahead.

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