November 5, 2018
Nanango Police are urging South Burnett drivers to do their part in reducing the road toll – especially in the lead up to the Christmas holidays, the most dangerous time of the year on Queensland roads.
There’s some responsibilities that drivers must keep in mind:
- The overwhelming majority of road crashes can be attributed to human error (ie errors made by normal people).
- Pre-travel vehicle maintenance is important, especially where it involves towing vehicles less frequently used like caravans, trailers and boats. It is important that the tyres, bearings, electricals and hitches are up to the task.
- Concentrate on driving and minimise distractions. Being able to identify a problem and responding in time could make the difference.
- Be patient and courteous to other road users.
- If it is flooded, forget it.
Police will continue to prioritise enforcement for the Fatal 5 – speed, impaired driving, seat belts, fatigue and inattention – as these behaviours contribute to most fatal and injury crashes.
Also, when driving any vehicle, it the driver’s responsibility to make sure the vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
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On Wednesday, a 29-year-old Byee woman was issued with a traffic infringement notice after she was caught travelling on the Burnett Highway at 124 km/h in a 100km/h zone.
On Saturday, a Nanango man was stopped by police driving in the Nanango area. He was issued with a traffic infringement notice for a recently expired driver’s licence.
Police have reminded the public again to be aware of their licence and vehicle registration expiry dates, especially if they have moved residences.
