Victoria Police carried out a pop-up speed detection operation on Citylink this morning, with 53 driving offences detected in just two hours.
Police say the operation aimed to tackle early morning speeding on the section of Citylink between Bulla Road and Dynon Road.
While monitoring traffic in both directions between 5am and 7am, police recorded 36 speeding offences – with seven drivers losing their licences as a result.
Other offences included people driving while suspended, as well as incidents where they were driving in lanes displaying a red cross. There was also one drug driving offence.
“We are aware that some early morning commuters believe they can speed and not be detected. The number of people driving dangerously is extremely concerning,” said Acting Senior Sergeant Dean Pickering.
“This morning was about sending a clear message, do the right thing on the roads and stick to the speed limit.”
