Townsville Highway Patrol have charged a man with drink driving and fined him for driving 44kms over the speed limit in Douglas on July 5.
Around 10.35pm on the Ring Road, an officer from Townsville Highway Patrol intercepted a man allegedly driving at 144kms in a 100km zone.
The man was then given a random breath test and returned a BAC of 0.108.
The 42-year-old Rasmussen man received an immediate licence suspension, a traffic infringement notice for speeding and was charged with mid-range drink driving. He is due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on July 24.
Townsville Highway Patrol Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Robert Nalder said it was appalling to see such dangerous driving at any time but especially when a person is also driving under the influence of alcohol.
"Six people have tragically lost their lives in Townsville District this year and 141 have died on Queensland roads, with many of these fatalities the result of speeding or dangerous driving.
"Police are continuing our highly visible and proactive presence on the roads these school holidays, under Operation X-Ray Cold Snap.
"We are targeting dangerous driving behaviours and the Fatal Five – speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
"Operation X-Ray Cold Snap runs until Sunday July 13, and is focused on saving lives and preventing road trauma.
"Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Whether you are driving across the state or just heading down the road, your choices matter.
"The consequences of poor decisions on the road are devastating and long lasting.
"Slow down, drive sober and respect others on the road," Senior Sergeant Nalder said.
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
