Traffic operation at Gold Coast

Officers from the Gold Coast Highway Patrol have conducted more than 1,000 roadside breath tests as part of an all-day traffic operation in Advancetown on Sunday, October 15.

As part of the effort, officers conducted 1,012 Roadside Breath Tests and 22 Roadside Drug Tests, in which one motorist returned a positive result.

12 people were issued infringement notices in total, including three for unregistered vehicles, two for defective vehicles, two for failing to stop at a stop sign and one for crossing double white lines.

Four people were issued speeding tickets, including a 25-year-old Carrara man who was allegedly observed travelling 134 km/h in a 70km/h zone, resulting in a $1,780 fine and the loss of eight demerit points.

Senior Sergeant Andrew Frick, Officer in Charge of the Gold Coast Highway Patrol, said these operations are a reminder to motorists to expect police anywhere, anytime.

"Motorcyclists continue to be over-represented in fatal crashes with riders being 30 times more likely to be killed in a crash," Senior Sergeant Frick said.

"The road toll this year is already approaching last year's devastating figure and we're doing everything we can to stop that number from rising.

"In the Gold Coast Police District there have been 16 people who have lost their lives in road crashes so far this year compared with 8 for the same time frame last year.

"No matter where you are on Queensland roads, drivers need to remember that their decisions count. Watch your speed, don't drive while under the influence, take regular breaks if you're travelling for long periods, and wear your seatbelt.

"Road safety remains a priority for Gold Coast Police. Please drive responsibly and keep yourself, your passengers and all other road users safe," said Senior Sergeant Frick.

Body-worn camera vision of speeding motorcyclist intercept: https://r2.mypolice.qld.gov.au/uploads/2023/10/15/221425_speeding-motorbike.mp4