MORE police than ever will be out in force from today in a national operation targeting alcohol and drug-affected drivers.Operation Raid, which stands for Remove All Impaired Drivers, is Australia's biggest traffic operation, bringing together police from seven states and territories.Ballarat Traffic Management Unit Senior Sergeant Pat Cleary said the country's police would work together for one cause."The whole idea of this effort is ultimately to ensure road safety for all who use the road and effectively stop the trauma that is continuing to take place across our region," Sen Sgt Cleary said.Last year almost 30 per cent of people killed on Victorian roads had a blood alcohol level more than 0.05 while about 20 per cent of drivers and motorcyclists killed each year have illicit drugs in their system."There will be more police than ever on the roads which will mean the chances of people caught offending will be extremely high," Sen Sgt Cleary said."There will be a lot more breath testing. We won't only be on main roads."The drug bus will also be utilised across the state and drivers will be tested for drugs."We will also focus on fatigue especially coming into the festive season where people have to prepare for long journeys. Speed will be another factor and distractions, including using a mobile phone while driving."Sen Sgt Cleary warned drivers to act responsibly, remain under the blood alcohol level, drive within the speed limit and concentrate.He said the message needed to get through to the community."Police can't do this alone. We need the community and road users to help us by abiding by the rules and ultimately keep us all safe," he said.Operation Raid will be held in the lead up to the Christmas period until December 13.