The question of whether metropolitan and regional Victoria would once again be divided by checkpoints on arterial roads in an effort to nab unauthorised travellers loomed ahead of the government's announcement on Wednesday.

While Melburnians will endure another seven days of lockdown to curb the latest coronavirus outbreak, restrictions are likely to be eased in regional Victoria.

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Acting Premier, James Merlino, said the differing restrictions meant travel would be restricted between the two for some time but the checkpoints, which were last year staffed by police and the Australian Defence Force, would not return.

He said vehicle and foot patrols were the preferred position of Victoria Police to enforce restrictions, with automatic number plate reader technology to be utilised to scan vehicle registrations and identify the addresses of licence holders.

While he trusted Victorians would "overwhelmingly do the right thing", police will also conduct spot checks in public places and at businesses.

Businesses are also required to ensure compliance by checking the IDs of patrons.

"We think this is the best approach," he said.

Earlier this week Police Association of Victoria secretary, Wayne Gatt, expressed his preference for mobile checks and patrols, telling media the checkpoint approach was neither an efficient use of resources nor was it effective.

Anyone concerned about breaches of restrictions is encouraged to call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.

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