Drug driving charges surge across Moreton district

Police are warning motorists to make safer choices after a sharp rise in drug driving charges across the Moreton Police District.

Since 1 December 2025, police have charged 125 people with drug driving in the district, raising concerns about the risk to drivers, passengers and other road users.

Officers say drug driving remains one of the leading contributors to serious crashes, with substances such as cannabis and methamphetamine impairing judgement, slowing reaction times and increasing the likelihood of collisions.

Recent incidents across the district

In one incident, a 21-year-old Burpengary man was intercepted during a routine traffic stop on Buckley Road, Burpengary East, at 6.10pm on 14 January.

Police allege the driver tested positive to cannabis during a roadside drug test. He has been charged with driving while a relevant drug was present in his blood or saliva and is due to appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on 3 March.

In a separate incident, a 36-year-old Morayfield man was stopped on Morayfield Road at 9.35am on 15 January.

Police allege he tested positive to both cannabis and methamphetamine and was also not the holder of a current driver’s licence. He has been charged with drug driving and unlicensed driving and is due to appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on 30 March.

Police warning to drivers

Acting Chief Superintendent Anne Vogler from the Moreton Police District said officers were disappointed by the number of people choosing to drive under the influence.

“Every time someone gets behind the wheel under the influence of drugs, they gamble with their own life and the lives of innocent road users,” Acting Chief Superintendent Vogler said.

“It’s unacceptable, and we will continue to target and hold these individuals to account.”

A reminder for local motorists

Police say they will continue targeted roadside drug testing and enforcement operations across the district to improve road safety. Residents are urged to report anyone suspected of drug or drink driving to Policelink or Crime Stoppers.

Data from the Queensland Police Service shows serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours:

• Speeding

• Drink and drug driving

• Not wearing seatbelts

• Fatigue

• Distraction

Police say road safety is a shared responsibility and are urging drivers to think about the consequences before getting behind the wheel.