As restrictions ease, stay safe

Police continue to work around the clock to keep the community safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

While the Chief Health Officer restrictions have been eased slightly, it is important that we remember why they were put in place.

We still need your help to stop the spread of this deadly virus and we still have a way to go before our way of living returns to normal.

The ability to visit friends and family while adhering to the rules will provide a welcomed respite to the community.

Overall, everyone has been doing a great job at staying at home, but the ability to see our loved ones in person will do wonders for the mental health.

But please, use common sense. With the ease of restrictions it is highly anticipated that we will see an increase in traffic on our roads.

Many members of the community have been in isolation and working from home during the coronavirus pandemic and have not been driving their vehicles.

So we ask that when you get back behind the wheel that you do so safely. Always drive to the road conditions, slow down and take your time to ensure you get to your destination safely.

Always remember that heavy vehicles take longer to stop, so give them enough room to move and be extra diligent in your own driving behaviours.

Winter is fast approaching and many of you have already had a taste of the cooler weather.

This means wet and icy roads, especially in the Grampians. Please drive to the conditions.

Just because the sign states 100kmh does not mean you need to travel at that speed.

As a community, we should be proud of how we have come together during this pandemic.

It’s not over yet and a lot more work is required to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Let’s also do the right thing on the roads and support our Road to Zero program. – Acting Senior Sergeant

Caroline Johnson