Police have charged several people and issued traffic infringement notices for a number of high speed and high-range drink driving offences this week in the Capricornia District.
Around 11.50pm on 26 July, officers intercepted a white Holden Colorado along Lower Dawson Road in Rockhampton, subjecting the driver to a roadside breath test (RBT).
The driver was subsequently transported to Rockhampton Station for further testing, where it is alleged he recorded a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.224 per cent - almost four times the legal limit.
A 20-year-old Bouldercombe man with charged with one count of driving a vehicle under the influence, and issued with a notice to appear before Rockhampton Magistrates Court on 10 August.
On 22 July, a 61-year-old Sapphire Central man has had his licence suspended after allegedly being detected travelling 42km/h over the speed limit at Emerald.
Officers allegedly observed the man driving a vehicle at 142km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Capricorn Highway around 4pm.
He was issued a traffic infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h. He was fined $1986, accrued eight demerit points and had his licence suspended for six months.
Around 4.15am on 27 July, officers intercepted a black station wagon along Jordy Drive in Hidden Valley, subjecting the driver to a roadside breath test.
The driver was subsequently transported to Yeppoon Station for further testing, where it is alleged she recorded a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.284 per cent.
A 44-year-old Hidden Valley woman was charged with one count of driving a vehicle under the influence, and issued with a notice to appear before Yeppoon Magistrates Court on 13 August.
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.
