A 27-year-old Leichhardt man has been charged after allegedly being detected drug driving nearly 200km/h at Deebing Heights on 20 August.
Around 6.50am, police from Ipswich Highway Patrol intercepted a Holden Commodore after it was detected travelling 194km/h in a 100km/h zone along the Centenary Highway.
The driver a 27-year-old Leichhardt man was subjected to a roadside drug test where he allegedly returned a positive result.
He was charged with one count of drug driving and was issued with a Notice to Appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on September 9.
He was also issued a traffic infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h and was fined $1,986, incurred eight demerit points and had his licence suspended.
Ipswich Highway Patrol Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Jared Tyne said the combination of excessive speed and alleged drug driving was particularly concerning.
“Driving at almost double the posted speed limit is reckless and puts not only the driver, but everyone else using the road, at serious risk,” Senior Sergeant Tyne said.
“Adding alleged drug driving to that equation is extremely concerning. Drugs can impair a driver’s judgement, reaction time and ability to safely control a vehicle.
“There is simply no excuse for this type of behaviour and police will continue to target dangerous driving and drug driving offences to keep our roads and communities safe.”
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
As part of Operation Interpose, police are bolstering high-visibility patrols right across the state, engaging with road users and enforcing the laws to deter dangerous driving behaviours.
Queenslanders can expect police – anywhere, anytime. However, enforcement alone cannot stop all dangerous driving behaviours.
Driving under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or while fatigued, or not wearing a seatbelt puts your life – and the lives of others – at serious risk. These dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated.
Road safety starts with you.
