Do stupid things – expect to receive big penalties & loss of license

STATE Highway Patrol Officers working along a section of the Bruce Highway intercepted one of the most brazen lawbreakers recently when a Noosa man was caught speeding twice in just ten minutes.

The 23-year-old man has received more than $3,100 in fines after being detected speeding on two separate occasions within just 10 minutes.

Officers from State Highway Patrol intercepted the man about 4.15 pm, after observing him overtaking at 155km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Bruce Highway near Coles Creek.

Police issued the man with a traffic infringement notice for the high-end speeding offence, carrying a penalty of eight demerit points, a six-month licence suspension, and a $1,986 fine.

Upon intercepting the young driver, officers also noticed the vehicle had an illegally altered licence plate, and the driver was fined a further $345.

Less than 10 minutes after receiving the fine from State Highway Patrol, officers from Gympie Highway Patrol detected the driver travelling 90km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Old Bruce Highway near Traveston.

The driver received a further traffic infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 20km/h, but less than 30km/h, and received a further four-demerit-point penalty and a $777 fine.

Acting Inspector Specialist Operations Paul Kelly said being intercepted for speeding twice in such a short timeframe demonstrates a severe disregard for road safety

“It is always disappointing to see a driver travelling at such high speeds. However, to be intercepted again for speeding just minutes after the first intercept shows a complete disregard for the law, the driver’s own safety, and the safety of other road users,” Acting Inspector Kelly said.

“Speed limits exist to protect all road users, and choosing to ignore them is a reckless action which risks lives,” Acting Inspector Kelly said.

“This behaviour is unacceptable, and police will continue to take enforcement action against those who choose to endanger lives on Queensland roads.”

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads, and 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.

With the upcoming Queensland school holidays starting from Friday, September 18, police are urging drivers to show caution and to expect police – anywhere and anytime.