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Police blitz targets speeding

Swan Hill highway patrol Sergeant Zac Bull said quieter regional roads were creating a dangerous false sense of security for drivers. Picture: File
Peter Bannan

DRIVERS are being urged to slow down and stay vigilant this Anzac Day weekend following a deadly rise in Victoria’s road toll. Victoria Police has launched a three-day statewide blitz, Operation Tribute, starting today, following a grim April that has already claimed 18 lives in just 22 days. Swan Hill highway patrol Sergeant Zac Bull […]

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