Officers from the Maryborough Highway Patrol Unit have charged a 37-year-old South Isis man following an intercept on the Bruce Highway at Torbanlea on Monday, 29 September.
It will be alleged around 1.30pm, police observed the man driving a Subaru Impreza at 169km/h in a 100km zone.
The man was then subjected to a Roadside Drug Test (RDT) and allegedly returned a positive result for methylamphetamines, before he was detained for further testing at Howard Station.
He was issued a Traffic Infringement Notice (TIN) for exceeding the speed limit in speed zone by more than 40km/h, which carries eight demerit points and a $1919 fine.
The man was also charged with one count of drug driving.
The vehicle was immobilised for seven days, and he is due to appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on 19 November.
Officer in charge of Maryborough Highway Patrol Unit Sergeant Josh Churchward said motorists can expect police to be patrolling the roads anywhere, anytime.
"There is no excuse for driving dangerously on our roads, especially during school holiday time," Sergeant Churchward said.
"Sadly we've lost 35 lives on Wide Bay roads this year, which is 15 more than this time last year.
"We want everyone to arrive at their destination safely, so please drive to the speed limit, don't drink and drug drive, and be aware of other vehicles on the road."
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
