Officers from the state's Road Policing Task Force will support local Highway Patrol Units in detecting and deterring dangerous driving in Townsville over the school holidays.
Since 9 August, the Road Policing Task Force have been conducting proactive patrols and enforcement activities as part of an ongoing surge response to crime in the region.
This year, 11 people have lost their lives on Townsville roads. Many of these tragedies were linked to preventable behaviours such as speeding and drink or drug driving, making road safety an operational priority for police.
On 14 September, police intercepted an 18-year-old Aitkenvale man in a Toyota Hilux, allegedly driving 124km/hr in an 80km/hr construction zone on the Bruce Highway at Rollingstone.
He was issued a Traffic Infringement Notice for exceeding the speed limit in speed limited area by more than 40km/hr, and his driver's licence was suspended for six months.
On 31 August, a 34-year-old Charters Towers man was allegedly detected driving a Toyota Hilux at 149km/hr in a 100km/hr zone on the Flinders Highway at Woodstock.
It is further alleged he tested positive to a Roadside Drug Test (RDT) and was charged with one count of drug driving.
His licence was suspended was 24 hours and he was issued a notice to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court.
On 21 September, a 32-year-old Kelso woman was intercepted on the Bruce Highway at Bluewater, after she was allegedly detected driving 143km/hr in a 100km/hr zone.
Police further allege she tested positive to a Roadside Drug Test.
She was issued TINs for fail to produce learners permit, learner fail to display L plate, learner drive unaccompanied, speeding, and was charged with one count of drug driving.
She is due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court.
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
