What’s Happening?
Police have charged two people with drink driving offences following separate traffic stops across the Capricornia District.
Another driver received a traffic infringement notice after officers allegedly detected him speeding near Emerald.
The incidents occurred between 22 and 27 July in Rockhampton, Emerald and Hidden Valley.
Why It Matters
High-range drink driving and excessive speeding can place motorists, passengers and other road users at serious risk.
The alleged offences resulted in court notices, financial penalties, demerit points and a six-month licence suspension.
Local Impact
Rockhampton police intercepted a white Holden Colorado on Lower Dawson Road around 11.50pm on 26 July.
After a roadside breath test, the driver was taken to Rockhampton Station for further testing.
Police allege the 20-year-old Bouldercombe man returned a blood alcohol concentration reading of 0.224 per cent.
He was charged with driving a vehicle under the influence. He must appear in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on 10 August.
In another incident, officers intercepted a black station wagon on Jordy Drive in Hidden Valley around 4.15am on 27 July.
The driver underwent a roadside breath test before police transported her to Yeppoon Station for further testing.
Police allege the 44-year-old Hidden Valley woman returned a blood alcohol concentration reading of 0.284 per cent.
She was charged with driving a vehicle under the influence. She must appear in Yeppoon Magistrates Court on 13 August.
By the Numbers
- The Bouldercombe man allegedly recorded 0.224 per cent, which police described as almost four times the legal limit.
- The Hidden Valley woman allegedly recorded 0.284 per cent following further testing at Yeppoon Station.
- The Emerald driver allegedly travelled 42km/h above the posted limit and received a $1,986 fine.
Zoom In
The speeding incident occurred on the Capricorn Highway near Emerald around 4 pm on 22 July.
Police allegedly observed a 61-year-old Sapphire Central man travelling at 142km/h in a 100km/h zone.
Officers issued him a traffic infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h.
The offence carried eight demerit points, while his licence was suspended for six months.
Zoom Out
The three incidents involved different parts of the Capricornia District within five days.
Two alleged offences involved high-range alcohol readings, while the third concerned excessive speeding on a major regional highway.
What To Look For Next?
The Bouldercombe man is due before Rockhampton Magistrates Court on 10 August and the Hidden Valley woman is due before Yeppoon Magistrates Court on 13 August.
Both drink driving allegations will remain before the courts.
