September 10, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n
Police have wrapped up a month-long road safety blitz across Murgon, Cherbourg, Wondai and Proston.<\/p>\n
More than 1300 roadside breath tests were conducted, with two drivers allegedly returning positive results.<\/p>\n
Police also recorded 53 traffic-related occurrences, issued 43 traffic infringement notices and issued eight notices to appear in court for traffic-related offences, including unregistered and uninsured vehicles and unlicensed or disqualified driving.<\/p>\n
Of the infringement notices issued, 23 were for speeding.<\/p>\n
Other alleged offences included mobile phone use, failing to stop at a stop sign, failing to wear a seatbelt and having an unrestrained child in a school zone.<\/p>\n
South Burnett Patrol Group Acting Inspector Scott Prendergast said the results demonstrated the importance of continued police visibility and enforcement across regional communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cRoad safety is a priority for police, and we will continue to focus on the behaviours that put drivers, passengers and other road users at risk,\u201d Inspector Prendergast said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpeeding, mobile phone use, failing to wear a seatbelt and driving under the influence are all choices that can have serious consequences.<\/p>\n
“We want people to think about their actions before they get behind the wheel.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese results show the positive impact of targeted road safety activity, but the responsibility for safer roads is shared by everyone.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether you are driving five minutes down the road or travelling a long distance, take the time to slow down, put the phone away, wear your seatbelt and never drive under the influence.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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