Police have clamped down on misbehaving motorists on Sunshine Coast roads, during a concerted two-week campaign.
Officers handed out hundreds of fines across the region during the state-wide Operation Yankee Easter Break, as police conducted high-visibility patrols and enforcement actions to deter speeding, fatigue, distraction and impaired driving.
More than 8000 random breath tests (RBTs) and 128 roadside drug tests were taken on the Sunshine Coast, detecting 45 drink drivers and 34 drug drivers, from April 3 to 16.
More than 530 traffic infringement notices (TINs) were issued, including 197 for speeding and 16 seatbelt offences.
Sunshine Coast highway patrols also conducted Operation Sandstorm, targeting dangerous behaviour at Noosa North Shore, Teewah Beach and Double Island Point over the Easter long weekend. Further patrols are planned for the Labour Day long weekend.
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The Queensland Police Service issued a statement saying that police were now focused on school zones while continuing high visibility enforcement activities on the wider road network.
“Drivers need to ensure they’re abiding by the 40km/hour school zone limits, which are back in effect from today,” police stated.
“With more cars, pedestrians and bike riders, particularly young children, around schools, motorists need to take extra care.”
