Fourteen drivers were caught by police for drug driving across the Mackay police district on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July, with police warning that drivers impeded by drugs are a risk to the community.
Police are reminding all motorists that you could be tested for illegal drugs on the roadside at any time of the day, any day of the week, anywhere.
The drug drivers were caught in Andergrove, Cremorne, South Mackay, Mackay city, Proserpine, Kuttabul and Bowen.
"Police are not planning to change our drug driving enforcement activities in any way," Sergeant Nigel Dalton from the Crime Prevention Unit said.
"Any driver who is impeded by illegal drugs creates a risk for the community" Sergeant Dalton added.
HIGH SPEED INCIDENT, OORALEA
Police from Mackay's Highway Patrol Group were performing static speed enforcement on Broadsound Road in Ooralea on 21 July.
It's alleged that officers have stopped a Ktm 500 Exc motorcycle rider for travelling at 126 kilometres an hour in an 80 kilometre an hour speed zone.
The rider at the time was a 26-year-old man from North Mackay.
After being spoken to by police he was issued with an on the spot fine of $1653, which results in the loss of 8 demerit points and a 6-month licence suspension period.
Senior Constable Steve Smith from the Mackay crime prevention unit said, "Being stopped by police, being fined, losing your drivers licence - these are not pleasant experiences.
“But, when you are speeding, far worse and totally different outcomes are also possible.
“Drive with common sense - obey the speed limits" Senior Constable Smith added.
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