One of the largest cross-border high visibility operations in recent times by NSW Police and Victoria Police is taking place this week.
‘Operation Furious’, which started yesterday [17 June] and will run until Thursday 20 June, is targeting speeding and dangerous driving on the Hume Highway from Haberfield in the inner-city suburbs of Sydney to Albury on the New South Wales/Victorian border.
The high-visibility operation involves NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers, with assistance from National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) inspectors to ensure heavy vehicle drivers are compliant with vehicle regulations.
More than 180 NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol officers will be deployed over the four days in marked and unmarked vehicles, conducting stationary and random speed enforcements.
In conjunction with NSW Police, Operation Hamilton will be conducted at the same time by Victoria Police from Wodonga on the NSW/Victorian border to Melbourne.
NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol South West Commander, Superintendent, Rob Toynton, said the Hume Highway is a busy stretch of road which sees too many serious crashes.
“We know more than 21 thousand motorists use this stretch of road every day,” he said.
“Since June 2023, there has been more than 350 major collisions on the Hume Highway resulting in seven people losing their lives.
“We make no apologies for targeting drivers driving dangerously and putting themselves – and more importantly – other road users at risk.”
Therefore, the main focus of officers will be to reduce the road toll and the number of serious crashes.
“We are reminding motorists to drive to the conditions, have a plan B if you’re drinking, stick to the speed limit, wear a seatbelt and don’t take unnecessary risks because everyone deserves to arrive at their destination safely,” Toynton said.
Further operations are planned, focusing on reducing serious crashes and fatalities on the Hume Highway.
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