Police have charged 15 people with 22 offences following a three-day traffic surge operation across the Darling Downs District.
The operation conducted between August 12 and 14, forms part of the Queensland Police Services' (QPS) ongoing statewide Operation Yankee Interpose, targeting traffic offences and unsafe driving behaviour.
During the operation police conducted 546 random breath tests, resulting in five people being charged with drink driving.
Officers also conducted 15 random drug tests, with four drivers returning positive results, while 63 traffic infringement notices (TINS) where issued for a range of traffic offences.
On 14 August police were carrying out patrols in Toowoomba when they intercepted a Toyota Yaris allegedly travelling at 130km/h in a 50km/h zone along Ruthven Street.
The driver, a 17-year-old male P Plater was also subjected to a roadside breath test where he allegedly returned a positive result. He underwent a secondary test at Toowoomba Police Station where he allegedly returned a blood alcohol concentration of 0.123%.
The 17-year-old driver, who had only held his licence for one month was charged with one count of drink driving and was issued with a Notice to Appear in the Toowoomba Childrens Court on 3 September.
The P-Plater was also issued with a TIN for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h and was fined $1,986, incurred eight demerit points and had his licence suspended.
District Officer Acting Superintendent Kelly Hanlen said the results highlighted the importance of police continuing to target dangerous driving behaviour.
"Careless and unsafe driving puts everyone at risk, and there is simply no excuse for making dangerous decisions behind the wheel," Acting Superintendent Hanlen said.
"Travelling at 130km/h in a 50km/h zone is extremely dangerous, particularly when combined with alcohol.
"Drivers need to understand that police will continue to be highly visible on our roads and will take action when we detect behaviour that puts others at risk."
Acting Superintendent Hanlen said the operation highlighted the range of offending police continue to detect on the district's roads.
"We want people to get to where they are going safely, and that starts with making responsible decisions before getting behind the wheel."
The release of the operations results comes during Queensland Road Safety Week running between 17 to 21 August, which will see police continuing to target dangerous driving behaviour through high visibility and covert traffic operations and community engagement events.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
As part of Operation Interpose, police are bolstering high-visibility patrols right across the state, engaging with road users and enforcing the laws to deter dangerous driving behaviours.
Queenslanders can expect police – anywhere, anytime. However, enforcement alone cannot stop all dangerous driving behaviours.
Driving under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or while fatigued, or not wearing a seatbelt puts your life – and the lives of others – at serious risk. These dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated.
Road safety starts with you.
