The number of people caught speeding in Greater Shepparton during the Australia Day long weekend has disappointed police.
A total of 21 drivers were caught doing speeds up to 25km/h over the speed limit during Operation Amith.
Another three drivers were caught at speeds higher than 25km/h over the speed limit.
Eastern Region Division 3 Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Emma Moloney said the results for the lower-level speeders were high compared to other road safety operations, which was something police were concerned about.
“That is huge (numbers),” she said.
“A reminder in relation to low-level speeding — they’ve been contributing to serious injury collisions in the region.
“The statistics show that serious injury collisions are in lower speed zones.
“We are targeting speeds less than 25km/h (over the limit) because they are not acceptable.
“The fact there is more than 21 people happy to travel at that speed is concerning.”
During the three-day operation, police also picked up three drink drivers — with two of those drivers not allowed to have any alcohol in their system while driving.
“It’s never good that they are still drinking and driving,” Sen Sgt Moloney said.
“But the numbers are a lot lower than over the Christmas period.”
Three motorists also tested positive for drug driving — a number Sen Sgt Moloney said was high given that police did not drug test every driver they stopped.
She was pleased to report that there were no fatal crashes in Eastern Region Division 3 during the long weekend.
There were also no serious injury crashes in the Greater Shepparton area, although there was one in the Benalla policing area.
Other statistics from Greater Shepparton showed two drivers were fined for disobeying traffic signals or signs, and one was caught using a mobile phone.
Three drivers were also caught driving while disqualified, while another five were picked up for unlicensed driving.
Police impounded six vehicles — including the three driven by disqualified drivers and three driven by unlicensed drivers.
Police also recorded another 17 offences.
Sen Sgt Moloney praised police who worked to keep roads safe during the long weekend.
“Our members did a fantastic job,” she said.
“But it is a reminder to people we want them to slow down, pay attention and get to where they are going safely.”