Articles tagged: Colac Highway Patrol
Operation Amity underway
Police are cracking down on motorists this long weekend, with an increase of traffic expected for the Otways coastal region before school returns next week.
Speeding drivers on the radar
Speeding offences have topped the list among misbehaving motorists detected by Colac Highway Patrol members during the festive period.
Request for details after tyre terror
Police are calling for information after a rogue tyre left on the Princes Highway near Winchelsea damaged multiple vehicles including two that needed towing.
Extra drug testing to stop impaired drivers
Colac Highway Patrol has welcomed a $21.1 million funding boost that will increase drug testing, free up officer time from paperwork and improve police technology.
Police target impaired drivers
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Jamie Kahle has urged Colac and district motorists to drive to conditions this AFL Grand Final long weekend.
Speed to drop at intersection
A long-awaited reduced speed limit will soon be in place for Birregurra’s Conns Lane.
Fatality victim identified
A 24-year-old Timboon man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash at Simpson.
Meth dominates drug detections
Colac Highway Patrol officers have caught 35 motorists who tested positive for either methylamphetamine or cannabis in their system since January.
Morning fog prompts road safety reminder
Fog lingered across the district on Friday morning, impacting motorists’ sight and prompting a warning from Colac Highway Patrol.
PATROLS UP: Colac police targeting “alarming” drink-driving rise
Colac Highway Patrol has labelled the weekend of wet and wintry weather a “blessing”, with little-to-no incidents across the long weekend.
Colac highway police issue long weekend warning
Colac Highway Patrol is urging drivers to take extra care on the road this King’s Birthday long weekend with the arrival of winter, foggy conditions and increased traffic.
BUCKLE UP: Worrying rise in kids without seatbelts
Colac police say the growing number of unrestrained children in cars is cause for concern.
Police warning continues into weekend
Colac police will continue to monitor road behaviours this weekend with the continuation of Operation Compass.
Driving reminder after crash
Colac Highway Patrol’s acting sergeant is reminding people to slow down and take extra care on the roads during holiday periods following a two-car collision at Jancourt East.
Timely drive thru reminder
Colac Highway Patrol has issued a message to keep your eyes on the road after a woman leaving the McDonalds drive thru collided with a parked vehicle.
Traffic reminder after Colac crash
A woman who ran an amber light in Colac’s Murray Street and caused a multi-car crash has prompted a road rule reminder from Colac Highway Patrol.
Highway patrollers slam district drink driving
Drink drivers, drug drivers, speedsters and unlicensed drivers have raised concerns for Colac Highway Patrol officers during the Labour Day long weekend.
POLICE PLEA: Appeal for extra caution over long weekend
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Jamie Kahle is calling on motorists to drive safely this bumper long weekend, in the hopes of avoiding another district tragedy.
Zero drink-drivers on long weekend
Colac Highway Patrol acting sergeant Jake Andrews has thanked the large majority of the community for “taking care over the long weekend”.
Police issue road message
Colac Highway Patrol is pleading with drivers to take extra care at intersections this year.
Crashes avoid the worst
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Paul Barker says crashes during the Christmas and New Year period could have been “a hell of a lot worse”.
Crashes prompt safe driving warning
Colac Highway Patrol’s acting sergeant is issuing a warning about the upcoming tourist season after emergency services attended three crashes in the space of three hours on the weekend.
Truck rollovers cause delays through district
Two separate truck rollovers caused delays on major Colac district roads on Monday.
Safety reminder for wet weather
Police are reminding drivers to take care on wet roads after attending two crashes on the same stretch of road near Apollo Bay yesterday.
