Townsville police conducted a high visibility road operation over a week, as part of Operation Interpose conducting 2385 roadside breath tests (RBTs) and issuing 207 traffic infringement notices (TIN).
The operation was run as part of statewide road safety initiative Operation Interpose, which involved static roadside breath testing (RBT) sites as well as mobile patrols across Townsville which resulted in 25 people charged with 41 offences.
Of the 41 charges, seven people were charged for drink driving and eight for drug driving.
On Wednesday, 3 June police intercepted a white Toyota Hilux on Ross River Road, Mundingburra allegedly travelling 102km/h in a 60km/h zone.
The driver, a 17-year-old Annandale girl was issued a TIN for exceed speed limit in speed zone by more than 40km/h and was issued a fine for $1919 and eight demerit points.
About 5.30pm on Wednesday, 3 June a white Nissan Patrol was intercepted along Bayswater Road, Currajong.
It will be alleged the driver, a 24-year-old Mount Low woman, did not hold a licence and was driving a vehicle with a defect.
She was issued a TIN for drive defective vehicle and was fined $333 and three demerit points.
The woman was also charged with one count of driving whilst unlicensed and is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on 24 June.
It will be alleged, about 2.40pm on Wednesday, 3 June officers intercepted a silver Toyota Rav4 for a RBT on Currawong Street, Condon and the driver, a 52-year-old Condon woman, returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.251.
The woman was issued a notice of immediate suspension of her driver’s licence and charged with one count of driving U.I.L.
She will appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on 24 June.
About 3.10pm on Sunday, 7 June police intercepted a blue Toyota Corolla on the Bruce Highway at Mount Surround for allegedly travelling 144km/h in a 100kmh zone.
The driver, a 20-year-old Bohle Plains man was issued a TIN for exceed speed limit in speed zone by more than 40km/h and was fined $1919 and eight demerit points.
Townsville District Highway Patrol Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Robert Nalder said police remained firmly focused on prevention and the role every driver plays in keeping our roads safe.
“Despite clear messaging and ongoing enforcement, we are still detecting drivers choosing to get behind the wheel who should not be driving,” OIC Senior Sergeant Nalder said.
“These operations are designed to be unpredictable to re-enforce the messaging that you can be detected – anytime, anywhere.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility through the choices every driver makes every time they get behind the wheel.
“Police will continue to run high-visibility and targeted operations as part of Operation Interpose across the Townsville District to keep the community safe and hold offenders to account.”
Operation Interpose was conducted between Monday, 1 June to Sunday, 7 June across the Townsville District.
Townsville police are reminding motorists that drink driving significantly increases the risk of serious crashes and fatalities, and there is no excuse for getting behind the wheel while impaired.
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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.
