Officers from the Innisfail Highway Patrol Unit have issued a Notice to Appear to a 33-year-old Wongaling Beach man who was allegedly detected driving six times over the legal limit whilst exceeding the speed limit.
On 10 November, police were conducting patrols in Mission Beach just before 1pm when they intercepted a Holden Cruze allegedly swerving and speedingon Porter Promenade.
Police conducted a roadside breath test (RBT) and the driver recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.318 per cent back at Mission Beach Station.
He was issued with an immediate licence suspension and charged with high range drink driving, exceeding the speed limit and failing to keep left of double continuous dividing lines.
He is due to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on 4 December.
Officer in Charge of Mission Beach Station Sergeant Rob Smith said there is no excuse for drink driving or speeding.
"We know drink driving and speeding are two of the key contributors to serious and fatal traffic crashes in Queensland," Sergeant Smith said.
"Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs impacts your ability to judge distance and speed, reduces your co-ordination and concentration, and distorts your perception of time, place and space.
"If you are drinking, have a backup plan to get home."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
