Officers from Toowoomba Highway Patrol have charged a 27-year-old man after he was allegedly detected speeding while over the legal alcohol limit in Toowoomba on 26 September.
Officers were conducting mobile patrols in Glenvale at around 3.55pm when they observed a Holden Calais travelling along Euston Road at 144km/h, 74km/h over the signed 70km/h speed limit.
The driver was issued a high-speed traffic infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h, carrying a penalty of eight demerit points and a $1,986 fine.
In addition, the man was also subjected to a roadside breath test where he allegedly returned a positive result. He was detained for a secondary test where he allegedly returned a blood alcohol concentration of 0.138%.
A 27-year-old Drayton man was charged with one count of driving a vehicle under the influence and had his licence suspended.
He has been issued with a Notice to Appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on 27 October.
Since Operation Yankee Spring Break commenced Saturday 19 September, police have undertaken coordinated proactive road policing activities across Queensland throughout the school holiday period, covering major highways, local roads and beaches to deter and intercept dangerous driving behaviours.
Queensland Police Service (QPS) is reminding motorists to put safety first and watch for children now that school zones are back in effect, after officers issued more than 13,400 infringement notices during the September school holidays.
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.
