Fines, suspensions for high-range speeding

Two Moreton Bay men have been fined and had their licences suspended following mobile patrols across North Brisbane and Moreton Districts under Operation Interpose.

A 45-year-old Burpengary man received a fine and licence suspension after being intercepted by Road Policing Taskforce on Deception Bay Road on June 16.

At around 11.35pm, officers observed the man travelling at 108km/h in a 60km/h zone.

The man received a high-speed traffic infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h, resulting in a six-month licence suspension, a $1919 fine, and a penalty of eight demerit points.

A 19-year-old Redcliffe man has been fined and had his licence suspended after police intercepted him on the Houghton Highway on June 18.

A motorcycle officer from Road Policing Taskforce was conducting mobile patrols in the Moreton Bay District at about 5.50am, when the officer observed the 19-year-old travelling at 159km/h in a signed 90km/h zone.

The rider was issued with 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 $1919 fine.

He also received a six-month licence suspension for the offence.

Road Policing Task Force Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Paul Kelly said it was disappointing to see motorists continue to risk lives driving at such high speeds.

“Speeds like these are incredibly dangerous, and police have zero tolerance for life-threatening behaviours on our roads,” Senior Sergeant Kelly said.

“At these speeds, the consequences of a crash will be catastrophic, and you place not only your safety, but the safety of everyone else at risk.

“Dangerous driving is a choice, and if you choose to break the law and endanger others, expect police to hold you accountable – anywhere, anytime.

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.