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Winter warning ahead of the long weekend

June 6, 2024 6:41 am in by

Victoria Police collision data has revealed the afternoon as a danger period for motorists during winter.

New analysis shows on average 43 per cent of winter collisions occurred in the afternoon between 12pm and 6pm.

Around 7800 injury collisions were recorded during the time period between 2019 and 2023.

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State-wide Friday between 12pm and 6pm was identified as the most dangerous time during winter overall, with around 1200 injury collisions and 21 fatal collisions recorded during the five-year period.

Injury collisions on regional roads most commonly occurred on Saturday between 12pm and 6pm during the winter months.

Police are urging drivers to take extra care, with reduced daylight and wintry conditions affecting visibility on the roads.

The warning comes as police launch Operation Regal, a state-wide road policing effort over the King’s Birthday long weekend aimed at reducing road trauma.

Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir says “Last year we issued more than 6500 infringements, so if you’re caught doing the wrong thing and put other road users at risk, you will be penalised.”

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