Wyndham police have charged more than 30 offenders as part of a dedicated operation to target an increase in speeding among motorbike riders.
Operation Shows was established in collaboration with multiple police divisions, including Highway Patrol, Wyndham Crime Investigation Unit, Dog Squad and Air Wing in an effort to apprehend unsafe drivers.
From the evening of Friday, November 25 to the morning of Saturday, November 26, 34 offenders were charged, 10 vehicles were impounded and 23 penalty notices were issued.
Police detected a driver travelling at an alleged speed of 180 kilometeres an hour on the Princes Freeway near Laverton North at about 8.20pm.
The rider, a suspended 31-year-old male, was followed to his home in Altona Meadows and was subsequently charged with excessive speeding, drive in a manner dangerous, riding while suspended, riding an unregistered motorbike, and displaying false plates.
A 19-year-old male and his passenger were followed to his home address in Werribee after police detected the rider alledgedly travelling 200 km/h on the Princes Highway, Werribee at 1.20am on Saturday.
He was subsequently charged with conduct endangering life, excessive speeding, riding an unregistered motorbike, and riding while suspended.
Both riders had their bikes impounded and will be charged on summons.
Werribee senior sergeant Peter West warned motorists that there are often no second chances on the roads, and ten seconds on the accelerator can very easily lead to a lifetime of misery for countless numbers of families and friends.
“Whenever a driver fails to stop or pull over, they’re making a conscious decision to continue on and ignore the direction of police,” he said.
“If you choose to put the lives of other road users at risk by speeding, driving under the influence or driving unlicensed, it will only be a matter of time until we catch up with you.
“Due to the immense success of the operation, we will look to increase its prevalence even further in the new year, ensuring dangerous road users have absolutely nowhere to hide.”
