In less than six hours between 6.30am and 12.30pm today, Bundaberg Patrol Group officers have been detailed to 19 traffic related incidents, including two alleged crashes involving a cane train/track and intercepting drivers for speeding infringements.
These incidents have occurred at the following locations:
- Clayton Road, Bundaberg Central
- Maryborough and Walker Streets, Walkervale
- Bundaberg Ring Road, Ashfield x two
- Bruce Highway, Takilberan x four
- Bruce Highway, South Isis
- Ashfield Road and Bargara Road, Rubyanna
- Knockroe Road, North Isis
- Childers Road, Elliott
- Avoca Street, Millbank
- Maryborough and Walker Streets, Bundaberg South
- Burnett Heads Road, Rubyanna
- Elliott Heads Road, Ashfield
- Enterprise Street, Norville
- Bundaberg Ring Road, Woongarra
- Verdant Siding Road, Thabeban
We’re not sure what the big rush is or the reason why this is happening today and ask everyone to slow down.
Speed limits are there for a reason, to keep everyone safe.
Road rules for everyday driving, lights and signage are also there for a reason, again to keep everyone safe.
Cane trains are currently operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Motorists need to be reminded to scan ahead when driving, especially near level crossings and that failing to stop or give way at the signage situated at a level crossing is a traffic infringement.
The current consequence is a $365 traffic infringement notice and three demerit points.
Additional offences include:
- Fail to stop at ‘STOP’ sign at level crossing
- Fail to give way at ‘STOP’ sign at level crossing
- Fail to give way at ‘GIVE WAY’ sign at level crossing
- Enter level crossing while warning lights or bells operating
- Enter level crossing while train on crossing
- Enter level crossing while train approaching crossing and collision likely
- Enter level crossing while crossing or road beyond is blocked
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.