As part of Operation Interpose, police from South Brisbane District are continuing to target road users who are placing themselves and other motorists at risk on the road.
At 12.45am on Sunday, 24 May, Highway Patrol officers from Upper Mount Gravatt detected a Toyota RAV4 travelling at 182km/h on the Pacific Motorway, Macgregor.
It will be alleged the driver, a 22-year-old man from Tamborine Mountain, returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.117 per cent.
He was issued with an infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h, which carries a penalty of $1,919 and eight demerit points as well as a six-month licence suspension.
The man was also charged with drive motor vehicle whilst over the middle alcohol limit but not over the high alcohol limit.
He is due to appear in Holland Park Magistrates Court on 22 June and has had his licence suspended.
South Brisbane District Acting Inspector, Simon Hardiker, said that this is just one example of dangerous and unnecessary behaviour that officers are targeting during Operation Interpose as well as other, locally-led, operations.
"On Thursday 28 May, Operation Raze was conducted in South Brisbane District," Acting Inspector Hardiker said.
"In a 12-hour period, 45 people were charged with 65 offences ranging from drink driving to unlawful use of motor vehicles, burglary, and drug offences.
"More than 800 roadside breath tests were conducted, 11 arrest warrants were executed and 70 people were wanded.
"Concerningly, one in three people tested for drug driving returned a positive test for drugs."
So far this month, more than 20,000 roadside breath tests have been conducted with 173 people found to be driving over the legal limit.
"Motorists in the South Brisbane District can expect to see a continued police presence on our roads," Acting Inspector Hardiker said.
"Police will be out in force, targeting traffic offenders as part of Operation Interpose, with a view of minimising road trauma."
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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.
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