The checkpoints along the border between NSW and Victoria have been dismantled, but police will remain in the area spot-checking vehicles for permits and identification.
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On Friday, the Victorian government changed its traffic light system so all areas of NSW, bar one local government area, were classed as green zones.
All interstate residents wanting to enter Victoria, who live outside the border bubble, still require a permit.
Residents from Cumberland Shire, the one remaining orange zone, must quarantine on arrival.
Despite no official announcement ahead of time, Victoria Police ceased checking every car entering Victoria for a permit on Friday evening.
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A Victoria Police spokesman said 150 officers continue to patrol the border.
"In accordance with the updated Chief Health Officer directions, Victoria Police ceased operating vehicle checkpoints across the Victoria and NSW border from 6pm... on 29 January," a spokesman said.
"This operation will now transition to maintaining mobile patrols in the vicinity of the border with approximately 150 police officers who will continue to enforce the Chief Health Officer directions.
"The majority of police officers deployed to the NSW border will return to their normal duties within their local communities proactively patrolling and responding to incidents in an effort to keep the public safe.
"Victoria Police will also continue to play its part in keeping the community safe from coronavirus, as we continue to support the mandatory quarantine program."
The dismantling of the checkpoint sites caused delays on Saturday, as police directed traffic off the Hume Highway.
While no physical checkpoints remain, residents have been reminded to always carry their photo ID if they live in the border bubble or a valid permit as police will be doing roving checks.
On Sunday, NSW marked its 14th consecutive day without a locally-acquired COVID case.
Three cases were recorded in hotel quarantine in the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday.
Victoria's health department reported on Sunday that there were no new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19.
However an 'indeterminate' test result was recorded and follow up tests were being conducted.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
