Factors that contribute to road trauma will be a focus of police during the grand final weekend.
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Operation Scoreboard kicked off on Thursday morning and will run until Sunday night.
Maryborough Police Senior Sergeant Wendy Lambert said alcohol and drug driving along with other components that contribute to road trauma would be focused on.
"Contributing factors to road trauma include speed, driver distraction, fatigue and seatbelt compliance," she said. "They are the key factors to our road trauma especially in rural and isolated areas.
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"We have a high rate collisions that result in serious injuries or fatalities and the common causes are those contributing factors along with country environment factors such as animals and trees near the road."
Senior Sergeant Lambert said all available police units will assist with the statewide operation.
"It won't just be the usual front line and highway patrol officers," she said. "All units avail to contribute will be out to in force.
"As much as we want people to enjoy (the grand final weekend) under the current circumstance, we are sure people can enjoy it without making a poor decisions and driving under influence or creating contributing factors to road risk."
Five lives were lost over the Grand Final long weekend last year while there were more than 120 collisions which resulted in injury.
"Many of us are looking forward to celebrating the Grand Final but tragically for some families it's an anniversary they wish they'd never have to mark," Roads and road safety minister Ben Carroll said.
"Every Victorian that is seriously injured or killed on our roads is one too many - take your time, plan ahead and never drink and drive."
This year 166 lives have been lost on Victoria's roads, with 14 recorded this month.
"If you decide to drink and drive on Grand Final day there's no guarantee you'll live to hear the final siren," Assistant Commissioner of Road Policing Glenn Weir said.
"We know after a trying year many Victorians are looking forward to celebrating the biggest day on the footy calendar. We encourage everyone to have a great day and support their team. But don't let this be a day your loved ones remember for all the wrong reasons.
- "The consequences of driving whilst impaired are catastrophic and we've seen far too many tragedies already this year."
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Regional pubs and other public venues will be popular for those not currently in lockdown and the state government is urging football fans to be aware of the risks and to plan ahead.
"The Grand Final will be played at night this year, meaning more Victorians will be on the roads after dark and there's a greater risk of fatigue," Road Safety Victoria executive director Carl Muller said.
"Take extra care - focus on driving, be courteous, wear your seat belt and plan your way home ahead of time to avoid mixing drinking and driving."
People planning to watch the AFL grand final and celebrate this weekend are reminded to check coronavirus restrictions in place across the state for private gatherings, outdoor gatherings and hospitality.
More details on restrictions can be found at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au
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