In a post shared on the Eyewatch – Mornington Peninsula Police Service Area Facebook page, Somerville Highway Patrol’s night shift officers detailed a busy week of enforcement operations, which resulted in numerous car impounds and licence suspensions. The crackdown targeted dangerous driving behaviours, including drug driving, unlicensed driving, and attempts to evade police using false number plates.
Summary of Offences and Penalties
- A 43-year-old Somerville woman was found drug driving and was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
- A 37-year-old Dandenong woman had her car impounded for unlicensed and drug driving.
- A 32-year-old Frankston North man was caught driving with a suspended licence, leading to the impoundment of his car.
- A 60-year-old Laverton man faced dual charges of driving with a suspended licence and using false number plates. His vehicle was impounded.
- A 54-year-old Carrum Downs man was detected drug driving without a licence, resulting in the loss of his car.
- A 38-year-old Frankston man crashed his car while recording a blood alcohol concentration of .181%. He lost his licence.
- A 29-year-old Mordialloc woman was intercepted driving an unroadworthy vehicle while intoxicated (.149%) and under the influence of drugs. Her car was impounded.
- A 24-year-old Dandenong man lost his licence for drug driving.
- A 43-year-old Dandenong North man was charged with drug driving and driving with a disqualified licence, leading to the impoundment of his car.
- A 34-year-old Wollert woman initially refused to cooperate with police before being found driving on a suspended licence. Her car was impounded.
- A 21-year-old Frankston woman was caught driving on a suspended learner permit without a supervisor, resulting in her car being impounded.
- A 21-year-old Seaford man lost his licence for drug driving.
- A 60-year-old Frankston North woman faces an upcoming court appearance for drug driving, where she is expected to lose her licence.
- An 18-year-old Skye man also lost his licence for drug driving.
- A 24-year-old Frankston North man was found driving an unregistered vehicle with a suspended probationary licence. His car was impounded.
- A 35-year-old Bittern woman is awaiting a court appearance for drug driving and is likely to lose her licence.
Police Focus on Road Safety
Victoria Police are continuing enforcement efforts to reduce dangerous driving and improve road safety. The incidents highlighted demonstrate the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed, drug-affected, and impaired drivers on public roads.
Members of the public are encouraged to stay vigilant and report erratic driving to authorities. For more updates on police operations and safety initiatives, follow the Eyewatch – Mornington Peninsula Police Service Area on Facebook.
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