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Victoria launches crackdown on impaired and distracted driving ahead of AFL Grand Final weekend amid rising road fatalities.
Victoria Police is launching Operation Scoreboard from September 25 to 28, targeting drink and drug driving, speeding, and distracted driving ahead of the AFL Grand Final long weekend.
With 217 road fatalities in Victoria so far in 2025—nine more than last year, most on regional roads—authorities are urging the public to plan ahead using designated drivers, public transport, or ride-share services.
Over the past three grand final weekends, more than 700 drivers were caught impaired, with those aged 25 to 34 most frequently offending.
Police will conduct increased roadside testing, especially on high-risk days like Grand Final Saturday and Public Holiday Friday, warning that alcohol and drugs do not mix with driving.
Many offenders had blood alcohol levels between 0.050 and 0.099, and some exceeded the legal limit by two or more times, often due to miscalculating intake.
The campaign emphasizes zero tolerance and a visible police presence to prevent avoidable tragedies.
Victoria lanza medidas enérgicas contra la conducción distraída y en estado de ebriedad antes del fin de semana de la Gran Final de la AFL en medio de un aumento de las muertes en carretera.