A large-scale traffic operation has seen hundreds of fines handed out by Mackay Whitsunday District and Capricornia District Highway Patrol units.
Operation Xray Overtake took place on major highways across Central Queensland from 20 to 24 October, with the aim of targeting road-related offences and engaging with drivers and motorcyclists.
Officers conducted more than 4,297 roadside breath tests and 174 roadside drug tests, in which 20 people returned a positive result.
458 traffic infringement notices were issued, including 44 for unregistered and uninsured vehicles, 11 for driving without a seatbelt, and 3 for driving with a mobile phone.
281 people were issued with speeding tickets, including a 35-year-old Northern Territory man who was allegedly observed travelling 151 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone, resulting in a $1,919 fine, the loss of eight demerit points, and an immediate six-month license suspension.
As part of operations focusing on heavy vehicle operation on roads, 335 heavy vehicles were intercepted, with 25 traffic infringement notices issued.
