{"id":147328,"date":"2016-06-03T19:33:17","date_gmt":"2016-06-03T09:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=147328"},"modified":"2020-10-13T12:35:04","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T02:35:04","slug":"crackdown-nets-rogue-truckies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2016\/06\/03\/crackdown-nets-rogue-truckies\/","title":{"rendered":"Crackdown Nets Rogue Truckies"},"content":{"rendered":"

June 3, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almost 30 drivers tested positive to illegal drugs – and six were allegedly over the blood alcohol limit – during a statewide police operation targeting truck and bus drivers in May.<\/p>\n

More than 10,000 heavy vehicles were pulled over by police, and 4600 drivers underwent roadside drink and drug-driving testing.<\/p>\n

The annual traffic operation, StateTrans 2016, involved officers from the Road Policing Command and Transport and Main Roads conducting roadside inspections of heavy vehicles to ensure road safety compliance.<\/p>\n

Work diaries were also checked.<\/p>\n

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said while police were pleased with the vast majority of heavy vehicle drivers, there were some drivers whose actions were completely irresponsible.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was concerning to see 29 drivers of heavy vehicles returning positive results for drug driving while six drivers were charged with drink driving,\u201d Assistant Commissioner Keating said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDriving large vehicles while under the influence of drugs and alcohol is completely unacceptable.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt increases your chances of making poor decisions on the roads which could be fatal for yourself and in heavy vehicles in particular, other road users.<\/p>\n

\u201cA traffic crash involving a heavy vehicle can have catastrophic consequences, particularly when it involves a smaller vehicle, cyclist or motorbike as the risk of injury or death is significantly higher.\u201d<\/p>\n

StateTrans 2016 also netted 13 drug-related offences, six unlicensed, suspended or disqualified drivers and 96 unregistered and\/or uninsured vehicles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As well, 60 critical cases of exceeding work or failing to take a required rest break were detected, 75 drivers failed to produce a work diary, 258 drivers failed to complete their work diary and 18 heavy vehicles severely exceeded their mass.<\/p>\n

Queensland Trucking Association Ltd CEO Gary Mahon said the operation was an important annual initiative that shone a light on heavy vehicle road safety issues like fatigue management and drug use.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall the results of the month-long enforcement operation are a positive report card for our industry, highlighting that a safe heavy vehicle transport industry benefits all road users,\u201d Mr Mahon said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s encouraging that professional drivers in our industry are taking their safety responsibilities very seriously. However it\u2019s disappointing to see that a few companies and drivers are operating unsafely.”<\/p>\n

He said fatigue was one of the main contributing factors to road trauma.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor those who substantially breached their driving hours, your actions can only be criticised,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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