Checkpoint arrest for multiple offences
A woman was arrested at the Coldstream vehicle checkpoint on 22 August.
Police said the 31-year-old driver entered the check point about 5.30pm with no front number plate on her car.
It was alleged that subsequent enquiries revealed the rear plate on the woman’s vehicle was false and the vehicle was unregistered.
Police said the woman was found to have been previously disqualified from driving and she returned a positive result for illicit drugs.
They said a search of her vehicle also located a quantity of illicit drugs, therefore, she was arrested and interviewed.
The woman’s vehicle has been impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1017 and she will face court charged with numerous matters at a future date.
Rye traveller fined
A person from Rye was issued a Covid-19 fine after travelling through Upper Ferntree Gully.
Police said the person was recently intercepted on Burwood Highway and that their excuse for being in the area was to help a friend with garden maintenance.
The person received a $1652 fine.
Drinking, drugs and driving don’t mix
A 48-year-old disqualified female driver was caught drink driving in East Warburton on 16 August.
Police said the female driver was detected speeding at 134km/hr in a 80km/hr zone on Warburton Highway, East Warburton.
They said she also returned a positive result for alcohol and illicit drugs.
The woman’s vehicle was immediately impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1555.
She allegedly later returned and Evidentiary Breath Test (EBT) result of 0.027 – the legal limit for unlicenced drivers is 0.00.
She will be required to explain her behaviour to a magistrate soon.
Wild weather warning
Police are urging residents to take care when driving towards the end of winter.
The weather can be unpredictable at this time of year with significant rainfalls throughout the eastern region and thick fog around the hills.
Police said if people are travelling for one of the essential reasons, please use extra caution on wet roads and during low visibility conditions.
Police also advised travellers to use headlights on low beam and allow a safe breaking distance between vehicles.
Traffic hazards, such as debris on the road or minor flooding, can be reported to the VicRoads Traffic Management Centre 24/7 on 13 11 70.
More information can be found at the following link: https://bddy.me/2FQnE0C
For incidents on non-VicRoads controlled roads, contact your local Council authority.
If you encounter a significant safety hazard such as a tree blocking a road or deep floodwaters, contact 000 and request police or SES assistance.
