Five drivers were allegedly caught speeding by police within half an hour at Peregian Springs on 8 October.
Sergeant Joel Bryant from Coolum Beach Police Station said the disregard for speed limits in local residential areas and in school zones was concerning.
“We know the community is frustrated with speeding motorists in this area and our targeted patrols aim to target this issue,” Sergeant Bryant said.
Officers from Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol and Coolum Beach Police Station conducted targeted speed enforcement as part of ongoing efforts to reduce road trauma and improve community safety.
During proactive patrols for the back-to-school phase of Operation Spring Break, police detected two people allegedly speeding in a school zone on 7 October.
The next day, between 3.40pm and 4.10pm on Ridges Boulevard in Peregian Springs, five drivers were fined for travelling between 10 and 17 km/h above the 50 km/h speed limit.
Sergeant Bryant said, “Driving at speed in any context is dangerous and irresponsible, but particularly when it’s through a residential community or in a school zone with lots of pedestrians and young people.”
“We have a significant number of school children moving through these areas every afternoon. They are one of the most vulnerable groups of people on our roads.
“To avoid being responsible for the death or serious injury to yourself, your passengers, other road users, or pedestrians, slow down.
“Every kilometre over the limit increases the risk of tragedy.
“Speed limits are there for a reason – to keep you and the wider community safe.”
