{"id":171027,"date":"2025-09-25T04:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T18:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=171027"},"modified":"2025-09-24T21:21:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:21:34","slug":"safety-first-for-school-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/safety-first-for-school-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Police target e-bikes, road safety during school holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

SCHOOL holidays are now in full swing across Victoria and police on the Surf Coast are busy ensuring everyone gets home safely.<\/p>\n

During the two-week break, members of Victoria Police are conducting several operations across the region<\/p>\n

Torquay Senior Sergeant Adrian Bickley said police are targeting e-bike and e-scooter users, educating where possible, to decrease the risk\u00a0of accidents.<\/p>\n

“We’ve listened to community concerns regarding e-bikes and e-scooters within the Surf Coast and Torquay and we’re running Operation Electro over the holidays, targeting users of e-bikes and e-scooters from an education and penalty point\u00a0of view.<\/p>\n

“The main complaint we’re hearing is people, especially on e-scooters, getting around on footpaths and putting people at risk.”<\/p>\n

E-bikes are not permitted to go more than 25kmh, be on footpaths or carry passengers. Riders must also wear a helmet.<\/p>\n

E-scooter users must be over 16 years of age and must wear a helmet. Riders are not permitted to travel more than 20kmh or ride on footpaths.<\/p>\n

“We’re well aware of the issues coming through and trying to ensure they’re [e-bikes and e-scooters] being utilised properly,” Sgt Bickley said.<\/p>\n

“Parents have to be aware, if they go and purchase an e-scooter, they have to ensure children are compliant with the rules that go with that scooter.”<\/p>\n

Police will also be out in force this long weekend with Operation Scoreboard, a statewide policing operation on the roads.<\/p>\n

There will be an increased number of police on the roads, enforcing driver fatigue and ensuring people are complying with road rules.<\/p>\n

While traffic around the Surf Coast will increase, so will the population, as many head to the popular holiday destination during the school holidays.<\/p>\n

As more people arrive in the area, Sgt Bickley is reminding everyone to ensure they have locked their homes and cars to deter would-be thieves.<\/p>\n

“With the influx of people coming into Surf Coast communities over school holidays, people need to lock up their homes and lock up their cars.<\/p>\n

“The message is so important because we see cars and homes being broken into and it could all be stopped simply by locking a door.<\/p>\n

“The public need to be aware and take some responsibility to ensure their items are safe.”<\/p>\n

If you see something suspicious and require police, phone Triple Zero (000). For more information and tips on how to stay safe, head to police.vic.gov.au\/e-bike-safety<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SCHOOL holidays are now in full swing across Victoria and police on the Surf Coast are busy ensuring everyone gets home safely. During the two-week break, members of Victoria Police are conducting several operations across the region Torquay Senior Sergeant Adrian Bickley said police are targeting e-bike and e-scooter users, educating where possible, to decrease […]<\/p>\n

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