Seeking to curb the number of transport accidents on Victorian roads, Victoria Police began the first phase of a targeted operation designed to arrest drivers under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol in November 2017.

The operation commenced in Shepparton and was conducted over a three week period. Over this time, 89 motorists were arrested for drug driving, two were found driving under the influence of alcohol and a number of others were charged with various traffic offences.

In collaboration with the Transport Accident Commission, the campaign is being rolled out in regional Victoria with a view to reduce potential TAC Claims in the lead up to the dangerous holiday period.

Transport accidents in country Victoria are statistically more likely to have serious consequences for victims and the broader community. Out of the 255 fatalities that have occurred on Victorian roads this year, 60% arose from transport accidents in regional Victoria. Further, in the past 12 months alone, there have been over a thousand hospital admissions following transport accidents in rural Victoria, with more than 150 people requiring hospital admissions of over a fortnight.

If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a transport accident in metro or regional Victoria, it's important to know what benefits are available to assist in the recovery process.

To find out more about what assistance you can access, speak to one of our legal team members on (03) 9321 9988.