Logan police have taken enforcement action against four motorcyclists detected travelling at high speed on Tamborine Mountain Road, as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety in the region.
Around 12.45pm on March 17, officers intercepted a group of four motorcycles travelling along Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine.
All four riders were detected travelling at 146km/h in a signed 80km/h zone - 66km/h over the speed limit.
A 42-year-old Robina man was charged with one count each of driving without a licence and exceeding the speed limit. It will be alleged he has never held a licence authorising him to ride a motorcycle.
He is due to appear before Beaudesert Magistrates Court on April 14.
The remaining three riders - a 37-year-old Mermaid Waters man, a 38-year-old Southport man, and a 19-year-old Runaway Bay man - were each issued Traffic Infringement Notices for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h.
Each infringement carries a fine of $1919 and an automatic six-month licence suspension.
Acting Inspector Geoff Douglas said the behaviour detected on the day was extremely dangerous and placed all road users at risk.
"Police will not tolerate this type of behaviour and our officers are out on these roads to prevent tragedies before they occur."
Police have responded to two motorcycle-related fatalities on Tamborine Mountain in the past three months, including a fatal crash on the same stretch of road on 29 December.
Acting Inspector Douglas said the recent enforcement action sends a clear message to riders.
"These roads are popular with motorcyclists, but riders need to take responsibility for their actions and ride to the conditions.
"Speeding at this level not only puts the rider at risk but also endangers other motorists and the broader community."
Police will continue high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement across the Tamborine Mountain area to address dangerous driving behaviours.
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