By BRIDGET COOK
CASEY Highway Patrol members had their work cut out for them after intercepting a motorcyclist in Cranbourne on Monday afternoon.
Police intercepted the Hampton Park man about 1.30pm in Lamb Street as part of Operation Solo, which targeted vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
The man, aged in his late 20s, admitted to the police members that he was riding around with false plates as his bike was not registered.
Police said he also had told them that he really shouldn’t be riding as his licence to drive had been disqualified and that he had to have a drink to deal with his problems.
The man is expected to be charged on summons with false plates, unregistered bike, disqualified riding and drink driving.
The man has also breached his parole conditions from previous matters.
Casey Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant John Felton said the motorcyclist was caught while members were conducting Operation Solo, which was funded by the TAC.
“As part of the TAC operation, my members are focusing on pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists in our area,” he said.
“Most motorcyclists do the right thing, but you would be surprised at the number of riders we intercept like this fellow.”
Sen Sgt Felton said Operation Solo was one of five police had been conducting in Casey over the past five months.
“TAC is funding the operations as the Casey Police Service Area (PSA) is a priority PSA,” he said.
“We are high on the list for road trauma.
“These operations aim to reduce road trauma locally and educate people that the way they drive and the actions they take can make a difference to trauma levels.”
Other operations police are running target restraints, speed and impaired drivers.
