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Drivers targeted over long weekend

Seventy-three driving-related offences were recorded in Brimbank on the grand final long weekend as part of a statewide policing operation targeting high-risk driving behaviour, with increased roadside alcohol and drug testing conducted over the four days. Twenty-three drivers were pinged for disobeying road signs and…

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