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Police blitz in Victoria
A 10-day blitz has begun involving pedestrians, as well as cyclists and motorcyclists who commute to Melbourne's CBDVictorian Police has launched a 10-day operation in an effort to reduce road trauma involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists who commute to and from Melbourne’s CBD.
Operation Halo II began on October 9, 2012, and will target the factors behind road trauma involving vulnerable road users.
“With the weather fining up and a number of major cycling events such as Ride to Work Day and Around the Bay in a Day, October is considered the launch of the cycling and motorcycling season,” Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing, Robert Hill, said.
“Throughout this operation we will be focusing on high pedestrian, cyclist and motorcycle traffic areas including Melbourne, Boroondara, Port Philip, Stonnington and Yarra.
“We’ll be targeting offences such as disobeying traffic signals, not wearing a helmet, riding on a non-shared footpath and motorcyclists riding in designated bicycle lanes.”
Police will also target drivers for distraction offences such as using a mobile phone while driving.
Operation Halo II will finish on October 18, 2012.
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