Police are calling on road users in Brisbane's South to be vigilant when it comes to road safety to decrease the risk of fatalities.
Tragically, as of June 18, 15 lives have been lost on roads in Brisbane's south. This is six more lives lost on local roads compared to last year, which statewide was the worst year for road trauma in 15 years.
Local police have zero tolerance for unsafe driving behaviours and frequently undertake targeted road safety operations, including proactive patrols, and mobile and static activities, to detect and deter offences.
These enforcement activities are conducted with both marked and unmarked high-performance cars and motorcycles.
Motorists are urged to drive safely and follow the rules and be aware of the "fatal five" which include fatigue, speeding, drinking and drug driving, distraction, and seatbelt use, which continue to be leading causes for accidents.
Local police have particular concern for the number of high speeding offences and safety of motorcyclists who are our more vulnerable road users.
On May 18, a motorbike with alleged fake plates was detected travelling 191km/h along the Pacific Highway at Macgregor.
Following extensive police investigations, on June 1 a 31-year-old man was arrested, and his bike was seized, in relation to this offence.
He was charged with three counts each of driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence disqualified by court order, vehicles used on road must be registered, and drive uninsured vehicle, two counts of things that are purported to be, but are not, number plates, and one count each of obstruct police officer, dangerous operation of a vehicle speeding, and evasion offence.
He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 25.
On May 18, police pulled over a vehicle on Gold Avenue in Salisbury following reports of a driver suspected of driving under the influence.
It is alleged the driver, a 29-year-old man, allegedly failed to provide a roadside breath test and was arrested.
Police will allege later testing returned a blood alcohol content reading of 0.364 which is seven times the legal limit.
The man was issued with an immediate driver's licence suspension, and he has been given a notice to appear for the offences of fail to provide specimen of breath for test and in charge of motor vehicle while under the influence.
He is expected to appear before Holland Park Magistrates Court on June 20.
On May 5, a motorbike was allegedly detected travelling 182km/h on a Kawasaki motorbike in a 100km/h zone along the Gateway motorway near Rochedale.
A 24-year-old man was issued with an exceed speed limit by more than 40km/h infringement with an associated fine of $1,854.
On May 18, police pulled over a yellow Porsche for allegedly speeding in Chandler.
It is alleged the vehicle was detected travelling at 168km/h in a 90km/h speed zone on Moreton Bay Road.
A 56-year-old man was issued with an exceed speed limit by more than 40km/h infringement with an associated fine of $1,854.
South Brisbane District Bayside Acting Superintendent Stewart Day says road safety is a shared responsibility.
"Every road user - drivers, riders, passengers, and pedestrians, must commit to making safer choices to keep our roads in Brisbane's south safe."
"Asking people to drive safely, and follow the law, is not a new message. Yet we continuously see people disregarding it and putting themselves and other road users at risk."
"Every life lost on our roads leaves a family, and a community, reeling with their loss. We have seen a devastating toll for the first half of 2025, and we do not want this trend to continue."
"I can assure all road users that police in Brisbane's south are conducting road safety operations anywhere at any time to help make our roads safer and save lives. If you are breaking the law, you will be held to account."
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
