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Rural death spike spurs long weekend warning 

ROAD users can expect to see an increased police presence this long weekend as Victoria Police members, including Hamilton Highway Patrol senior constable Dean McLaren, target high-risk driving behaviour and non-compliance during Operation Arid. Photo: GLENN GUY.
Macey Sanders

AFTER experiencing a shocking start to the year with a significant increase in road fatalities, Victoria Police are employing a state-wide effort to reduce road trauma this Labour Day long weekend.

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