Articles tagged: Colac Highway Patrol
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.
