Weekly traffic report

Police have detected three people drink and drug driving in the Hills Fleurieu region over the weekend.

Just after 8pm on Saturday 12 October, police detected a 27-year-old woman from Encounter Bay for drug driving. The woman was stopped on Victoria Street at Victor Harbor and allegedly returned a positive result to cannabis.

About noon on Sunday 13 October, police stopped a woman driving on Mawson Road at Meadows and submitted her to a drug test. The 33-year-old woman from the Fleurieu region allegedly returned a positive result to methamphetamine.

She was reported for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, and driving with unassigned plates.

Both women may face drug-driving charges pending the results of a forensic analysis.

About 7.20pm on Sunday, police witnessed a motor vehicle accident at Mill Street, Strathalbyn. The vehicle was extensively damaged in the crash however the driver was not injured.

He was breath tested and allegedly produced a blood alcohol reading of 0.287, almost six times over the legal limit.

The driver, a 49-year-old from Strathalbyn was reported for drink driving, aggravated due care and issued with a 12 month instant loss of licence. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Be proactive about home security

A secure home will reduce the chance of getting burgled. Homes without basic security features are five times more likely to be burgled than homes with security.

Burglary prevention tips:

·       Always lock up. Intruders often enter through unlocked doors and windows or they take advantage of weak locks.

·       Sensor lights are an excellent security device because the light up automatically if somebody moves nearby.

·       Create the illusion that someone is home by using timers on lights and/or leaving the TV on.

·       Trim shrubbery and trees so doors and windows are visible from the street.

·       Draw all curtains/blinds at night to prevent viewing from the street.

·       Learn how to use your alarm system properly to reduce false alarms.

·       Know your alarm codes and make sure your callback list is up to date.

·       Put a warning sign on windows and entrances.

·       Keep doors, windows and garage doors locked even when at home.

·       Never leave a house key in an obvious place such as in a mailbox or under plants or doormats.

·       Don’t tell a stranger that your neighbour is not home or volunteer any personal information about your neighbour.

Report any unusual activities and unrecognised cars circling the area. Thieves will usually scout the neighbourhood and observe people as they are leaving their house to ensure that there is no one at the house when they break-in.

Reporting theft or burglary:

If you come home and you notice an intruder in your house or a burglary is taking place, go and ring Triple Zero (000). Do not enter the house.

If your house gets burgled, call 131 444 to report the theft or burglary and leave things as they are until the police have attended.