Victoria Police has intensified its efforts to reduce road trauma across the region with the launch of Operation Conventus, a high-visibility road safety initiative targeting the Knox, Yarra Ranges, and Maroondah areas.
While National Road Safety Week officially concluded on May 18, police activity on local roads continues, as officers from Highway Patrol, General Duties, and Crime Investigation units joined forces this week to conduct widespread alcohol and drug testing.
Over 1,000 motorists were tested at 20 roadside sites as part of the operation, reinforcing the message that road safety remains a top priority.
The operation is a key element of the Victoria Police Road Safety Strategy which is aiming to address concerning statistics: since 1 January 2025, Eastern Division 2 has recorded nine lives lost and 92 serious injuries on local roads.
Police say driver distraction remains a major concern, with mobile phone use behind the wheel a persistent issue.
“Safe driving is everyone’s responsibility,” said a Victoria Police spokesperson on the Eyewatch social media page.
“Road users only become safer if they change their behaviour.”
Operation Conventus will continue in the coming months as part of an ongoing commitment to making Victorian roads safer.
