Darling Downs Police have charged three people with speeding and drink driving offences as part of an ongoing road safety operation held over the September school holiday break.
Running until Friday October 10, Operation Xray Spring Break involves both overt and covert patrols targeting unsafe driving behaviours.
As of 29 September, there has been 24 lives lost in the Darling Downs District, three higher than the same period last year.
Many of these tragedies were linked to preventable behaviours such as speeding, drink and drug driving, failure to wear seatbelts, fatigue and distraction, making road safety an operational priority for police.
On 28 September, officers intercepted a driver travelling at 148 km/h in a 100 km/h zone along the New England Highway at Thulimba.
A 31-year-old Bapaume man was issued with a traffic infringement notice (TIN), resulting in a fine of $1854 and loss of 8 demerit points.
It will be further alleged that the man was drink driving after recording a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.054 per cent.
He has been charged with drink driving and has been issued with a notice to appear at Stanthorpe Magistrates Court on November 12.
On 28 September, officers intercepted a driver travelling at 144 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Warwick Killarney Road at Murrays Bridge.
A 28-year-old Carindale man was issued with a traffic infringement notice (TIN), resulting in a fine of $1854 and loss of 8 demerit points.
On 27 September, officers intercepted a driver travelling at 132 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Warwick Killarney Road at Loch Lomond.
A 19-year-old Cashmere woman was issued with a traffic infringement notice (TIN), resulting in a fine of $1251 and loss of 6 demerit points.
Warwick Patrol Group Acting Inspector Gerard Brady said road users need to be especially mindful this time of year with traffic volumes at their peak across the district, significantly increasing the risk of crashes.
"The spring holidays see thousands of families and holidaymakers travelling across the state and our goal is simple, we want everyone to enjoy their time away and most importantly get home safe," Inspector Brady said.
"Road safety is everyone's responsibility. We want motorists to remember that every decision on the road matters and every life lost is one too many."
00.0 – 00.28 - On 28 September, officers intercepted a driver travelling at 148 km/h in a 100 km/h zone along the New England Highway at Thulimba.
00.28 - 00.35 - On 27 September, officers intercepted a driver travelling at 132 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Warwick Killarney Road at Loch Lomond.
00.35 - 00.45 – On 28 September, officers intercepted a driver travelling at 144 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Warwick Killarney Road at Murrays Bridge.
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
