Police have intercepted six motorbike riders allegedly travelling more than 40km/h over the speed limit during a two-day blitz on roads known for serious crashes.
Officers from the Sunshine Coast and Moreton North highway patrol units conducted surveillance around Maleny, Peachester and Wootha on October 18 and Mount Mee, Woodford and Kilcoy on October 19, during Operation SMER (Strategic Motorcycle Enforcement Response).
The patrols, some of which were high visibility and some covert, targeted areas known for speed-related crashes.
Police issued 83 traffic infringement notices (TINs), with a majority issued to motorbike riders, including six TINs for high-speed offences ranging from 41km/h to 92km/h over the speed limit.
Other alleged offences included crossing double white lines, driving a defective vehicle, driving unlicensed and drug-driving.
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Police intercepted a Ducati Streetfighter V4 S allegedly travelling at 172km/h in an 80km/h zone on Maleny-Stanley River Road in Booroobin on October 18.
A 48-year-old Wurtulla man had his driver’s licence suspended and was issued three TINs for drive defective vehicle that does not comply with vehicle standards, exceed speed limit in speed limited area by more than 40km/h and fail to keep left of double continuous dividing lines, costing 12 demerit points and $2385.
North Coast Region Assistant Commissioner Darryl Johnson reminded road users that their choices could save a life or take one.
“With 23.5 per cent of all lives lost on Queensland roads so far this year involving motorcycles, this operation reinforces safe riding principles,” he said.
“Motorcycle riders are among our most vulnerable road users and everyone has a role to play in making our roads safer, including motorbike riders taking responsibility for their own safety.
“During the two days of targeted patrols, we received positive feedback from the community in relation to seeing additional police presence on the roads.
“It’s our priority that our community is safe and feels safe on our roads.”
