One week of policing in Bundaberg Patrol Group, Tuesday

Tuesday is a day when officers and staff continue to respond to and investigate offences, conduct patrols and road safety enforcement.

Road policing and traffic enforcement on Tuesday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 8 included:

• 237 x Roadside Breath Tests (RBTs)

• 10 x Exceed speed limit in speed zone by at least 13km/h but not more than 20km/h

• 5 x Exceed 100km/h (default speed limit) by less than 13km/h

• 4 x Exceed speed limit in speed zone by less than 13km/h
• 4 x Exceed 100km/h (default speed limit) by at least 13km/h but not more than 20km/h

• 2 x Exceed speed limit in school zone by at least 13km/h but not more than 20km/h
• 2 x Use/permit use of unregistered 4 cylinder or 2 rotor motor vehicle
• 2 x Use/permit use of unregistered 5  or 6 cylinder or 3 rotor motor vehicle
• 2 x Drive/park a defective vehicle

• 1 x Exceed speed limit in speed zone by more than 30km/h but not more than 40km/h
• 1 x Exceed 50km/h (lower default speed limit BUA) by at least 13km/h but not more than 20km/h
• 1 x Exceed 100km/h (default speed limit) by more than 20km/h but not more than 30km/h
• 1 x Enter level crossing while warning lights or bells operating
• 1 x Driver use hand-held mobile phone
• 1 x Drive motor vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke
• 1 x Driver fail to wear seatbelt
• 1 x Bicycle rider fail to wear helmet
• 1 x Fail to give way to vehicle at “Give Way” sign at intersection not roundabout
• 1 x Type 1B Evade police
• 1 x Type 2B Driving whilst unlicensed
• 1 x Fail to Ensure load on Private L Vehicle complies with requirements
• 1 x Disobey directional arrow on road unless permitted
• 1 x Drive/park vehicle fitted with optional equipment not complying with vehicle standards

Thank you to everyone that follows the Fatal 5 messages by:

1. Having a good sleep or rest before driving
2. Keeping hydrated with water
3. Wearing a seatbelt and ensuring your passengers do the same
4. Focusing on driving to the conditions and keeping your mobile communication devices in the boot or turned off
5. Driving to the speed limit

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.