Capalaba Highway Patrol have fined a P-plater after he was allegedly detected riding more than 60km/h over the speed limit in Chandler.
Around 8.30am on 20 February, officers were conducting proactive patrols when they detected a Yamaha motorcycle allegedly unlawfully edge filtering and speeding on Old Cleveland Road.
It is alleged the rider travelled at speeds up to 144km/h in the 80km/h speed zone.
Officers intercepted the vehicle and further detected the motorcycle's rear tyre was allegedly not compliant for road use.
The 20-year-old Cleveland man was issued with traffic infringement notices for drive defective vehicle that does not comply with vehicle standards ($166 fine and 1 demerit point), exceed speed limit in speed zone by more than 40km/h ($1,919 fine and 8 demerit points), and motorbike rider lane filter unlawfully ($500 fine and 3 demerit points).
The man's licence will be disqualified for six months.
Capalaba Highway Patrol Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Stephen Lees, says speeding has direct consequences on the safety of riders and other road users.
"We want to see a decrease in crashes and fatalities on our local roads, but for this to be possible long term, it requires a community commitment to making safe decisions behind the wheel."
"Saving a few minutes travelling between destinations is not worth putting lives at risk."
"The community can expect to continue see local police conducting speed enforcement activities anywhere, anytime."
Lives lost stats as of 19 February –
- Queensland: 36 lives lost compared to 37 in 2025.
- Brisbane Region: 3 lives lost compared to 7 in 2025.
- North Brisbane: 2 lives lost compared to 1 in 2025.
- South Brisbane: 1 life lost compared to 6 in 2025.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Every choice you make behind the wheel, matters. Driving under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or not wearing a seatbelt puts your life – and the lives of others – at serious risk. These dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated. Queenslanders can expect police – anywhere, anytime.
Safer roads start with you.
