SINCE January 9 this year, more than 600 drug and drink driving offences have been detected by Queensland Police following a crackdown on traffic crime.
This operation charger launched on December 9, aims to improve Queensland’s road safety which includes patrols, random breath testing and speed camera sites.
Minister for Police, Mark Ryan, said the number of offences found in such a short amount of time was saddening to him, seeing people break the law.
“Anyone who chooses to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can expect to be caught,” he said.
“It is extremely disappointing to know people continue to break the rules and continue to endanger their own lives, and the lives of other motorists.”
Acting Assistant Commissioner Chris Stream shared his concerns with Minister Ryan, and said the operation will be running until January 29, but will continue to be strict from then on.
“While the majority of road users are responsible, since the start of the year, 4980 motorists have been fined or will face court for allegedly breaking the law and putting themselves and other motorists at risk,” he said.
“The message is simple – if you drink and drive, speed or break road rules – expect to see us.”
Statistics show from December 9 to January 8, 1,311 drink driving offences, 11,282 life-endangering offences, and 1,763 speeding offences had been detected by Queensland Police.
