Police detected a total of 52 traffic offences in Cardinia over the Anzac Day weekend as part of Operation Tribute, including 24 speeding offences.
Other offences detected across Cardinia included five drink drivers, eight drug drivers, three disqualified drivers, two unlicensed drivers, one driver disobeying signs or signals, five mobile phone offences and four unregistered vehicles.
Across Casey, police detected 96 traffic offences, including six drug drivers, four disqualified drivers, four unlicensed drivers, 52 speeding offences, seven drivers disobeying signs or signals, eight mobile phone offences and 15 unregistered vehicles.
Operation Tribute ran from 12.01am on Wednesday 24 April until 11.59pm on Sunday 28 April.
Road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said with police detecting a total of 6857 offences across the state was a “disappointing” result.
“Anzac Day is an important time of reflection and paying our respects, however it’s a shame we don’t see this extended to people’s behaviour on the roads,” he said.
“There is a clear lack of regard for the rules despite our continuous warnings that police will be out enforcing during high-risk periods.
“Of particular concern is the high number of people we are catching who should not be behind the wheel – these individuals show a blatant disregard for the road rules and to the safety of all other road users.”
