Hamilton Island Police have announced the release of a police issued buggy for use around Hamilton Island.
Buggies are the only mode of transport permitted on the island, with private vehicles limited and motorcycles, mopeds and e-scooters banned.
In recent years, there has been a number of critical accidents involving buggies on the island, resulting in major injuries and sadly one death.
In one accident, occurring November 2022, a newlywed couple rolled in their buggy, tragically resulting in the bride’s death.
Earlier this year, five people were injured in a buggy crash, with one woman needing to be airlifted to Mackay Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The introduction of a police buggy will undoubtedly add more supervision and control over the island’s motorists.
Sergeant Nathen Blain of Hamilton Island Police says, "The buggy will be better suited for use on the island."