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this weekend vicroads vehicles have been given the power to hand out infringements as if they were police officers.

V8 Supercar driver and reigning Bathurst champion Will Davison will join Victoria Police, the TAC and VicRoads today for the launch of an aggressive road policing operation in time for the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

Starting tomorrow, Victoria Police will run Operation Aegis VIII, which will see police cars and motorbikes, bicycles and foot patrols smother the state's roads in an attempt to reduce road trauma

Aegis, which runs over the busiest times on our roads, is not always rolled out on long weekends but given the rising road toll and some worrying trends this year, Victoria Police decided to take the all-hands-on-deck approach.

Superintendent Neville Taylor said police would not accept any excuses from dangerous drivers and make no apologies for their tough stance.

"We will not accept any excuse for dangerous driving, speeding or drink-driving," Supt Taylor said.

The road toll is 16 up on this time last year with 143 deaths and despite the serious injury collision rate decreasing, police are doing all they can to stop the senseless deaths.

"We are doing all we can, we just want the community to do all they can to enjoy their weekend safely.

"Please, slow down, wear your seatbelts, have a break if you're tired and in the ever-changing weather conditions, take extra care."

Supt Taylor particularly encouraged motorists heading the Alpine region to make sure they are appropriately prepared for the conditions.

He said police would be specifically enforcing in the state's north east as part of Operation Snow Bunny.

Last year there were five fatalities during the snow season, all people who were going to or leaving Mount Buller.

"The roads are slippery and wet and unlike the driving conditions here in the city.

"So make sure your vehicles are checked and safe before you head for the snow."

Growing tired of hearing news of tragedy after tragedy on the roads, Mr Davison has teamed up with Victoria Police to offer his support in sending the safety message.

"I drive competitively all the time, but that's in a protected, track environment and the dangers on the track aren't nearly as deadly as they are on the highways and freeways," Mr Davison said.

Key road safety partners the TAC and VicRoads are again supporting this weekend's operation.

The TAC is funding targeted police operations in high-risk areas, and Vic Roads are supplying nine Transport Safety Service cars to add to the police fleet involved in highway patrols.

"The VicRoads' vehicles primary focus will be on enforcing freight regulations, however we believe the visibility of the cars on the roads will discourage dangerous and irresponsible driving behaviour," Supt Taylor said.

Operation Aegis VIII officially kicks off at 12.01am Friday and will finish on Monday night.

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i dont care how they sugarcoat it.... you know its gonna be bad (as always) for import drivers

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Birds Grand Master

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Motorbike ftw this weekend. I'm 39 (circa) times more likely to be injured on that thing and it'll be because of this little operation making me not want to drive my car. Enjoy the statistics reversal you twits.

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I'm, sorry but there is NO WAY in hell I will EVER pull over for a Vic roads car (the ones with the purple lights that usually pull trucks over). I will only ever stop for red and blues. They can follow me to the police station if they want but I aint stopping till I get there :P

Hell even teh cops tell you if you're not sure if it's a real cop to keep driving to the next station.

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I'm, sorry but there is NO WAY in hell I will EVER pull over for a Vic roads car (the ones with the purple lights that usually pull trucks over). I will only ever stop for red and blues. They can follow me to the police station if they want but I aint stopping till I get there ;)

Hell even teh cops tell you if you're not sure if it's a real cop to keep driving to the next station.

Lol sorry to tell you mate, i had this exact view until i ASKED a COP that pulled me over if i need to pull over for vic roads cars. His response was "yes you do, they have the same power to pull you over and inspect your vehicle as we do"

And if you do not stop for them you can be fined for failing to stop when intructed and even if you say you did not know "ignorance is not an excuse" for breaking a law

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Lol sorry to tell you mate, i had this exact view until i ASKED a COP that pulled me over if i need to pull over for vic roads cars. His response was "yes you do, they have the same power to pull you over and inspect your vehicle as we do"

And if you do not stop for them you can be fined for failing to stop when intructed and even if you say you did not know "ignorance is not an excuse" for breaking a law

Yeah ive always said to people that you need to pull over.... its just that Vicroads generally target trucks etc

but they will go after cars on the odd occasion, such as this weekend ;)

Birds Grand Master

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Normally the VicRoads cars are there to inspect safe/unsafe towing/trucking loads. They said they are lending these cars to VicPol for the weekend so they have an increased fleet. I haven't read the full article but maybe they'll be putting red and blue lights on them.

well thats fair enough, but i dont think you'd get into further trouble if you kept going to a copshop.

LOL I wonder what would happen if you tried to break into a prison? You'd probably go to court and receive community service...

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(1) The driver or person in charge of a motor vehicle on a highway has the

following duties-

(a) to stop the motor vehicle, produce for inspection his or her driver

licence document or permit document and state his or her name and

address if requested or signalled to do so by-

(i) a member of the police force or an officer of the Corporation or of

the Department of Infrastructure (being an officer authorised in

writing by the Corporation or the Secretary of the Department of

Infrastructure, as the case requires, in that behalf); or

See HERE

I wouldn't be running from the people who can suspend/cancel my registration ;)

take it easy this weekend guys and girls

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I'm, sorry but there is NO WAY in hell I will EVER pull over for a Vic roads car (the ones with the purple lights that usually pull trucks over). I will only ever stop for red and blues. They can follow me to the police station if they want but I aint stopping till I get there ;)

Hell even teh cops tell you if you're not sure if it's a real cop to keep driving to the next station.

completly agree.

would not stop either.

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