As static roadside tests resumed across Queensland due to easing restrictions, Noosa Heads Police Acting Senior Sergeant Troy Cavell said the large majority of drivers in Noosa were doing the right thing with their driving behaviour.
Sgt Cavell said more than 350 random breath tests had been conducted in the Noosa region since the resumption on Friday 12 June.
Out of those 350 tests, seven drivers in the Noosa region tested positive to drink driving, with two drivers testing positive to drugs.
Impaired driving, one of the Fatal Five, remains a significant contributor to lives lost and serious injuries on Queensland roads.
With the recommencement of static breath testing sites, motorists will be tested any time, anywhere.
Sgt Cavell said as the ‘Fatal Five’ road safety campaign has been going for many years, people often become complacent.
“…But there are always media reports on drink driving, driving whilst tired and all drivers are aware of the hazards,” he said.
“Driving with a mobile phone is also a major concern although it may be reducing in Noosa area.
“Drivers attitude or disregarding laws are to blame for their decision making and behaviour.”
Sgt Cavell said police continued to conduct pro-active enforcement during Covid-19 restrictions with business as usual in completing targeted patrols.
“The static sites for traffic interceptions recommenced last week after restrictions were eased,” he said.
Across Queensland, more than 22,000 random breath tests were conducted from Friday 12 June through until midnight Sunday night.
More than 225 drivers tested positive to drink driving over the three-day period.
Around one in three motorists tested positive to drugs as nearly 300 roadside drug tests were completed across the same period.
