General News
25 April, 2025
Police to enforce impaired driving
Road policing operation continues over Anzac Day weekend.
Police are alarmed at the number of drivers caught drink and drug driving over the Easter long weekend, with a road policing operation to continue targeting impaired driving this Anzac Day weekend.
Despite numerous warnings for motorists to expect widespread alcohol and drug testing over Easter, a concerning number of impaired drivers have been caught since Operation Compass commenced on April 17.
A total 466 alcohol and drug driving offences have been detected, with the high number of detections prompting a police plea ahead of the Anzac Day long weekend, with police urging all motorists to not drink or take drugs and drive.
“Despite our continuous warnings, we are extremely concerned at the number of motorists we’ve detected drink and drug driving over the Easter period,” Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir said.
“Our message is clear — there is absolutely no excuse for drink or drug driving. Take the risk, and you will be caught.”
Alcohol and drug testing will continue to be a major focus for police as Operation Compass continues, with motorists reminded to expect to be tested anywhere, anytime.
Police are also concerned at the number of motorists who have been detected behind the wheel that shouldn’t be driving at all, including those who are disqualified, unlicenced and suspended.
There have been five fatal collisions since Operation Compass began including a male driver killed in a single-vehicle collision in Werribee, a double fatality of a motorcyclist and pillion passenger in Thomastown, a fatal collision involving a teenage e-scooter rider in Terang, and the death of a motorist following a collision with a truck in Little Desert.
This brings the total number of lives lost on Victorian roads to 91, compared to 90 at the same time last year.
Operation Compass will continue until midnight on Sunday, April 27, with police to remain highly visible and enforcing across the state’s roads in an effort to reduce road trauma.