01/11/2026
🚔 Operation Furlong - Mid-Operation Road Safety Update 🚔
Good Afternoon Eyewatchers,
🚔 Operation Furlong has now reached the halfway mark, and while most motorists are steering in the right direction, a small number are still taking unnecessary risks.
While the vast majority of motorists have been doing the right thing, Nunawading Highway Patrol have still detected several drivers putting themselves and others at risk.
🔹 A 64-year-old Blackburn man was intercepted after being detected travelling at 70km/h in a 40km/h zone. He subsequently returned a positive breath test reading of 0.062. The driver was issued with two infringement notices, and his licence will be cancelled and disqualified for three months.
🔹 A 53-year-old Berwick woman was stopped at a preliminary breath testing site and returned a positive breath test reading of 0.065. She was issued with an infringement notice and her licence will be cancelled and disqualified for three months.
🔹 While members were conducting an intercept with their red and blue emergency lights activated a 40-year-old Melton man was detected travelling at 91km/h past the stationary police vehicle. Drivers are required to slow to 40km/h when passing stationary emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights. The driver was issued with a $366 infringement notice.
👏 Pleasingly, these incidents have been the exception rather than the rule. We'd like to thank the overwhelming majority of drivers who have been making safe decisions behind the wheel and helping to keep our roads safe during the operation.
⚠️ Road Safety Reminder
Every decision made behind the wheel matters. Speeding, drink driving and failing to slow down for emergency workers significantly increase the risk of serious collisions. If you see stationary emergency services vehicles displaying flashing lights, slow to 40km/h and proceed with caution. Never drink and drive, obey speed limits, and help ensure everyone gets home safely.
Operation Furlong will continue through to 11:59pm on Wednesday 4th November 2026 , with police remaining highly visible on the roads to detect dangerous driving and promote safer behaviours.
Sgt Andrew
