Operation Roadwise in action

Police and highway patrol units have been out in force monitoring dangerous drivers for the Christmas period. Picture: ON FILE.

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol have been quick to respond to the Victoria Police Operation Roadwise.

A 32-year-old male driver returned a positive PBT result for alcohol and EBT result of 0.207 on Lincoln Rd in Mooroolbark on Saturday 18 December.

His vehicle was impounded for 30 days, at a cost $970 and he is to be charged on summons with drink-driving offences.

An 18-year-old male probationary driver was also detected driving whilst suspended on Maroondah Highway, Chirnside Park and is to be charged on summons.