Officers from Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol have charged an 18-year-old man in relation to a series of alleged dangerous driving incidents on the Sunshine Coast in the past month.
It will be alleged on the morning of 10 February and again on the evening of 14 March, a motorbike was observed driving dangerously at Oceanic Drive at Bokarina.
On 11 February, the same motorbike was allegedly driving dangerously on Nicklin Way at Minyama.
It will be alleged on these occasions the motorbike was driving on the incorrect side of the road, in a bicycle lane and performing dangerous manoeuvres.
It will be further alleged the motorbike was unregistered, uninsured and defective.
Following information received from members of the public, a search warrant was executed at a Bokarina address.
It will be alleged a firearm and ammunition were located at the property, along with video recordings of alleged dangerous driving behaviour.
An 18-year-old man was taken into custody, and a motorbike seized.
He has been charged with three counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, drive uninsured vehicle, driving without a licence, defective light vehicle and unregistered vehicle and one count each of unlawful possession of a Category C weapon and authority required to possess explosives (ammunition).
He is expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 14 April.
Officer in Charge of Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho said dangerous driving offences put all road users lives at risk.
“Already this year, 19 motorcycle riders have lost their lives on Queensland roads, leaving 19 families without their loved one, ” Senior Sergeant Panoho said.
“Most riders do their utmost to adhere to road rules and keep themselves and others safe, but these tragedies are reminder to all motorists to ride and drive lawfully,”
“And a reminder to those who don’t, that Queensland Police will investigate and put you before the court,” Senior Sergeant Panoho said.
Anyone with information regarding alleged driving offences is urged to contact police.
