Bendigo police will target key causes of road trauma, including drink and drug driving, as part of Victoria's Police's Australia Day weekend road safety blitz.
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Operation Amity coincides with Victoria Police's National Day of Action which sees all jurisdictions across the country combine their efforts into enforcing positive driver behaviour and lessening the incidence of trauma on our roads.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said people should be aware of their actions with many motorists travelling to and from celebrations in regional areas.
"Our police will already be out in force for Operation Amity, so motorists have no excuse to do the wrong thing behind the wheel," she said.
"We will be enforcing at every opportunity we get, but it's also about having those important conversations with the community to educate and change behaviour."
Fifteen lives have already been lost on Victorian roads this year compared to 10 in 2019.
"Last year we saw too many people killed on our roads," Assistant Commissioner Murphy said. "Too many families who are still grappling with the grief of losing a loved one, so we just can't afford to see this year get off to the same start."
In December, Bendigo Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Ian Brooks said it was important drivers and road agencies didn't become complacent following a reduction in the rate of road fatalities in the second half of 2019.
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"Through some very good work through with parts of community, we have brought it back but it is nowhere near acceptable," he said. "The only acceptable level is zero, which is achievable."
Police are hoping to see the community keep adopt a better, attitude to safe driving.
"Have as much fun as you like but if you're taking drugs or having a drink, don't get in car and put your job, family and people's lives at risk," Senior Sergeant Brooks said in in December.
"Make sure your decision making means you can do it again next year."
Operation Amity runs from 12.01am on Friday, January 24, to 11.59pm on Monday, January 27.