Police have detected a P Plater allegedly driving 101km/h in a 60km/h zone in Kawungan on 9 September.
During proactive patrols on Boundary Road, a Maryborough Highway Patrol officer detected two drivers travelling between 29 and 41 km/h over the speed limit within 15 minutes.
The first intercept around 7.40am detected a Holden Colorado allegedly travelling at 89km/h in a 60km/h zone.
A 35-year-old Kawungan man was issued a traffic infringement notice (TIN) for exceed speed limit in speed limited area by more than 20km/h but not more than 30km/h, worth $751 and four demerit points.
Shortly after, around 7.50am, in the same 60km/h zone, the officer intercepted a P Plater driving a Ford Falcon allegedly at 101km/h.
An 18-year-old Pialba man was issued a 6-month licence suspension and a TIN for exceed speed limit in speed zone by more than 40km/h, worth $1,919 and eight demerit points.
Inspector Shane Draper said both drivers had passengers in the car.
"The actions of these drivers not only put themselves at risk of death or serious injury, but also the lives of their passengers and other road users," Inspector Draper said.
"It is well known that speed is a proven contributor to fatal and serious traffic crashes.
"I am astounded to see the disregard people have for their lives and the safety of their community, but travelling at such speeds for no emergent reason.
"The faster you go, the longer it takes you to react to a hazard or stop and the more likely you are to lose control of your vehicle.
"Police continue to focus on enforcement and engagement to do all we can in strengthening safety on our roads, but the responsibility ultimately sits with each road user.
"As part of Rural Road Safety Month this September, Wide Bay Burnett police are increasing patrols of rural roads across the district.
"We know the rate of fatal and serious crashes increase in rural and remote areas.
"Longer travel times at higher speeds and over greater distances all combine with fatigue and two-way roads and highways to increase the risk of collision in rural areas.
"This is a reminder to all motorists to prioritise road safety when long-distance driving."
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
