Victoria Police to target bikes in 'Operation Sandstorm'
Will run until the end of March 2015 within the Port Phillip areaPrahran Highway Patrol members have begun an operation targeting motorcycle offences and motorcycle safety within the Port Phillip Police Service Area.
The operation will continue until the end of March 2015, stretching from Elwood to Port Melbourne.
“Ensuring your bike is in good, roadworthy condition and you are wearing full safety gear including helmet, gloves and quality protective clothing could save your life," said Sergeant James Robbins of Prahran Highway Patrol. Does that mean riders will be pulled over if they aren't wearing protective clothing? We've fired off an email to ask police.
Other offences will also be targeted during the operation such as mobile phone usage.
“Police will be using various policing methods during the operation, including marked and unmarked patrols, ANPR technology, BlueNet vehicles, booze buses and mobile road safety cameras," said Robbins. “We want all road users to be aware of other motorists and get to their destination safely.”
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