Saturday, July 11, 2020

Coronavirus: Current Victorian Travel restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire

If you need to travel during the current lock down, it's important to know what is allowed and what isn't allowed. I expect just as we saw some people getting fined for doing things we'd expect they should be able to do, as occurred in lock down one, being informed is a good way to minimise the chances of being fined and doing what is being asked of us.

Victorian woman fined $1,652 for feeding her horse

Whilst not a fine the following is about a person going to work was told to go home. This is an example of where some form of documentation may come in handy.

The following page from the Victorian Government may be able to help. Keep in mind things change and what the police do doesn't always seem to correspond to what the government says.

One activity that was not previously allowed in lock down one was the ability to simply go for a drive. According to the above document this is now possible. My gut feeling however is whilst it is stated, if you're pulled over by police and they say, "go home", then you should obey all instructions from law enforcement personnel. Keep on eye on the page as it can also change at any time.

Can I get out of the house and just go for a drive?

Yes, however this can only be undertaken within metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire, and should not involve leaving your vehicle for any purpose except for the four reasons (shopping for necessary goods or services, care, caregiving or compassionate reasons, exercise, and work or study).


Kelvin Eldridge

Update: 13 July 2020
Victoria police withdraw fine for woman feeding her horse.

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