Operation Cold Snap results across Bundaberg Patrol Group between 6am on July 3 and 6am on July 10 include:
Speeding: 136 motorists were issued traffic infringement notices for speeding related offences.
Disappointingly we’ve seen a young driver allegedly involved in a high end speed related offence. A 17-year-old Bundaberg North man was intercepted by police from Bundaberg Road Policing Unit at around 11pm on July 6. The man was travelling at an alleged speed of 147km/h in an 80km/h zone along Childers Road, Kensington. Consequences for the man include a $1177 Traffic Infringement Notice, six month licence suspension and eight demerit points.
Drink driving: Three people were charged for returning alleged readings of between 0.05 and 0.10 per cent BAC.
Drug driving: The most recent offence allegedly occurred at around 10.35am on July 8 along Horseshoe Drive, Kensington. A 35-year-old Kensington man was issued a Notice to Appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court on July 13 in relation to driving while a relevant drug was present in saliva charge.
Seat belt: One driver was issued a traffic infringement notice for failing to wear a seatbelt. Three passengers were found to be unrestrained, including a child between six months old and four years, a child between four years old and seven years old and a 16-year-old or older passenger.
Mobile phone: One driver was issued a traffic infringement notice for using a hand-held mobile phone.
Other traffic infringements related to:
- 8 x Fail to stop at STOP sign at intersection
- 2 x Fail to stop at red traffic light
- 1 x Fail to stop at red traffic arrow
- 4 x Make U-turn at intersection controlled by traffic lights (no sign)
Please remember we’re now in Back to School routine, so school zones need to be observed as they are in operation.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.