A 25-year-old Carina man has been charged with a string of traffic offences, including dangerous operation of a vehicle, after his motorbike was recorded travelling more than 120km/hour.
It is alleged on 21 February that the 25-year-old rider was observed speeding, riding through red lights and operating the vehicle dangerously on major roads in Virginia.
Police attempted to intercept the motorcycle, and the rider had stopped on the side of Sandgate Road, but took off again, evading police and accelerating up to speeds in excess of 150km/h.
After subsequent investigations, officers from the Road Policing Task Force executed a search warrant on 9 March at a Seven Hills address.
The motorcycle was located on the property and seized.
The 25-year-old Carina man was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, failing to have proper control of a vehicle, stopping on a red traffic light over stop line, failing to ensure each number plate properly attached to vehicle, failing to remain at a place, disobeying the speed limit and driving a defective light vehicle on a road.
His case was heard in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 28 April, where the case was adjourned until 27 May.
Queensland Police Service reminds all drivers that every decision made behind the wheel matters.
Road users are urged to consider their choices carefully, and make the choice to slow down, stay alert and drive carefully, to protect the safety of everyone on our roads.
Your choices drive the results.
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.
