Police Urge Motorists To Take Care On Roads

Getting behind the wheel or sitting on a motorbike this long weekend could be the most dangerous thing you do.

Police are appealing to all motorists not to take risks on the roads as drivers will be accountable for the consequences.

“Police don’t want a repeat of the poor behaviour shown by some motorists over the Easter Break,” State Traffic Support Branch Acting Chief Superintendent Bob Gee said.

“It was disappointing to see some motorists showing disregard for the road rules and other road users.  There were appallingly high figures of speeding and drink driving.

“By now everyone who holds a license should know the dangers of speeding, drink driving, driving tired and driving without a seatbelt.

“Five people were killed over the Easter Break. Five families are living with a tragedy. Take the time to obey the road rules and you might save a life. And it could be yours.”

Acting Chief Superintendent Gee said on Tuesday, April 26 a speed camera was deployed on the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast for about 14 hours. During that time there was an average of 51 detections per hour – almost one speeding vehicle every minute.

On the previous Saturday April 16 a speed camera was deployed in the same area for about seven hours, averaging about 35 detections an hour.

“These numbers illustrate that at a time when more people were likely to be on the road and the need for greater safety was clear, as more people were speeding,” Acting Chief Superintendant Gee said.

“It is better to arrive late then not at all.”

Listed below are some of the high readings of speeding and drink driving offences that were recorded over the Easter Break.

Far North Region

• April 22, drink driving: An unlicensed driver recorded an alleged BAC of 0.214% in the Hope Vale district.
  
  
• April 24, drink driving: A driver recorded an alleged BAC of 0.124% at Mirriwini.

Northern Region

• April 21, speeding: A driver was allegedly detected doing 119kmph in a 60kmph zone at Mt Isa.
  
  
• April 22 drink driving: a driver recorded an alleged BAC of 0.268% at Mt Isa.

Central Region

• April 21, drink driving: A 33-year-old Mackay man recorded an alleged BAC of 0.159% at 4.20am. At 9am the same man recorded an alleged BAC of 0.088%.
  
  
• April 22, drink driving: A 32-year-old Moranbah woman crashed into a power pole before leaving the scene. Once located the women recorded an alleged BAC of 0.107%. Three people were in the car at the time but received no injuries.  
  
  
• April 22, drink driving: A 33-year-old Toolooa man recorded an alleged BAC of 0.216%.
  
  
• April 22, speeding: A P plate driver was caught doing 132kmph in a 100kmph zone on the Bruce Highway. A couple of hours later he was detected doing 69kmph in a 50kmph zone failing to have his P plates displayed. The man lost 111 points and was fined $826.

North Coast Region

• April 24, drink driving: A diver recorded an alleged BAC of 0.216% at Maryborough,

• April 22, speeding: A motorbike rider was detected allegedly doing 160kmph in a 100kmph zone on Bruce Highway, Forest Glenn.

Metropolitan North Region

• April 21, drink driving: a driver recorded an alleged BAC of 0.238% in Pine Rivers District.
  
  
• April 22, drink driving: A RBT was conducted on High Street, Toowong between 7am-9am with 635 tests conducted. Five drivers were over the legal limit.

Metropolitan South Region

• April 22, speeding: A vehicle was detected allegedly doing 114kmph in a 60kmph zone on Mains Road, Sunnybank.
  
  
• April 24, drink driving: a driver recorded an alleged BAC of 0.122% at Eight Mile Plains
  
  
• April 25, drink driving: a driver recorded an alleged BAC of 0.190% at Eight Mile Plains

South Eastern Region

• April 22, speeding: A 20-year-old woman was issued a NTA after being detected doing 189kmph in a 110kmph zone on the Pacific Motorway south bound at Coomera.
  
  
• April 24, speeding, drink driving: a 19-year-old P Plate driver was intercepted allegedly doing 155kmph in a 100kmph zone. A breath test was conducted and the woman gave a positive reading. She was charged with speeding and recorded an alleged BAC of 0.106%.

Southern Region

• April 22, speeding: A driver was detected allegedly doing 148kmph in a 70 zone on the Warrego Highway, Blacksoil.
  
  
• April 23, speeding: an unaccompanied learner driver was detected allegedly doing 114kmph in an 80kmph zone.

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day. Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.