Operation Voltair Targets Brisbane North Traffic Crimes

North Brisbane District (NBD) have launched Operation Voltair to target the fatal five and other driving offences in Brisbane's north in the lead up to Christmas.

The operation commenced on 17 October, and in its first night 855 roadside breath tests (RBT) and 11 roadside drug tests were conducted, resulting in 16 people being charged.

Offences detected included six people driving under the influence of alcohol, three people driving under the influence of drugs, and unlicenced driving.

28 traffic infringement notices were also issued.

A 26-year-old Griffin man driving a black Ford was stopped for an RBT along the Gateway Motorway near Nudgee shortly after 7.30pm on Friday.

It is alleged he returned a blood alcohol content result of 0.170 which is more than three times the legal limit.

The man's licence was immediately suspended, and he is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 17 November.

Shortly before 11am on 19 October a 47-year-old Mount Nebo man driving a silver Nissan was stopped for a RBT along the Mount Nebo Road in Enoggera Reservoir.

It is alleged he returned a blood alcohol content result of 0.121 which is two times the legal limit.

The man was charged with one count of drive motor vehicle whilst over the middle alcohol limit but not over the high alcohol limit. He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 5 November.

The operation's launch brings NBD's total number of RBTs conducted in 2025 to more than 202,100.

NBD Inspector Matthew Blunn says although the district has seen fewer fatalities compared to last year, any life lost is still one too many.

"Motorists in Brisbane's north can expect to see police out on proactive patrols and at static enforcement sites under Operation Voltair targeting driving offences for the rest of the year."

"10 lives have already been lost on NBD roads in this year. Each one of those accidents meant families and communities were left reeling from losing a loved one."

"We ask the community to work with us, use extra caution when you are behind the wheel or travelling on local roads, to continue to reduce the number of fatalities."

"The only acceptable lives lost number is zero."

This operation is in addition to the daily proactive road enforcement activities local Highway Patrol Units and General Duty police undertake.

It also follows on from recent local road safety operations including Brisbane's largest simultaneous traffic enforcement operation in recent years, a large-scale entertainment precinct focused road safety blitz, and school holiday and school zone road safety enforcement activities.

Lives lost stats as of 22 October:

  • Queensland: 243 lives lost compared to 237 in 2024.
  • Brisbane Region: 36 lives lost compared to 38 in 2024.
    • North Brisbane: 10 lives lost compared to 20 in 2024.
    • South Brisbane: 26 lives lost compared to 18 in 2024.

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

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