Police have charged a man following reports of a vehicle being driven dangerously across the Gold Coast yesterday afternoon, 23 September.

Around 1.40pm, police received multiple calls regarding an orange Ford Ranger allegedly swerving across lanes on the Gold Coast Highway through Southport and Surfers Paradise.

The vehicle was tracked on CCTV and located a short time later on Old Burleigh Road, where officers intercepted it at Second Avenue without incident.

The driver was taken into custody and transported to hospital for assessment. 

A 48-year-old Carrara man has been charged with did drive U.I.L. and possess utensils or pipes etc. for use.

He is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court on 8 October.

Investigations are continuing.

Quote this reference number: QP2501720384

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The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads

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