Breath tests blitz

POLICE were out in force over the long weekend, with a number of operations to help keep the roads safer.
Operation North Shore blitzed the popular northern beaches where 4695 random breath tests turned up two drink drivers with low blood alcohol readings.
Thirty-eight traffic infringement notices were issued over the three-day weekend for speeding, not wearing seatbelts and driving without a licence.
Operation Lock It took place on Sunday and Monday throughout Hastings Street and Claude Batten Drive, which are hot spots for break and enters.
Plain clothes police officers patrolled the car parks and found 12 unlocked cars. Local police are urging drivers to lock their car or risk losing their valuables.
Throughout the local region, 2018 random breath tests were conducted over the weekend with three drink drivers caught and 61 fines issued for an array of traffic offences including unregistered vehicles, driving without a licence and speeding.
Noosa Heads officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said the results of the operations were better than expected, especially over a long weekend.
“While three drink drivers are three too many, it is much better than what we have seen going through the courts of late,” he said.