Motorists travelling in Brisbane can expect to see an increased police presence in school zones now the school holidays have come to an end.
Brisbane police call on motorists to slow down in school zones, stay alert for pedestrians and cyclists, stop for school crossings, avoid distractions while driving and be cautious around school buses.
The increased school zone presence follows extensive proactive high visibility and covert police patrols, and traffic operations conducted throughout the holidays for Operation Xray Spring Break.
On 1 October, a patrolling Upper Mount Gravatt Highway patrol officer sighted a vehicle allegedly conducting a burn out as it approached a red light in Park Ridge.
The officer intercepted the car at the intersection of Lindenthal Road and Park Ridge Road and instructed the driver to reverse and pull over.
It is alleged the man conducted a second burn out in front of the officer while reversing before stopping on the side of the road without further incident.
The 48-year-old Boronia Heights man’s car was impounded, and he was charged with two counts of wilfully making unnecessary noise or smoke.
He is expected to appear before Beenleigh Magistrates Court on 21 October.
On 27 September, an Upper Mount Gravatt Highway patrol officer was conducting speed checks along the Gateway Motorway near Stretton and detected a motorcyclist allegedly speeding at 168km/h in a 100km/h speed zone.
The officer intercepted the 25-year-old Capalaba man fined him $1,919 for exceeding speed limit in a speed zone by more than 40km/h.
The man’s licence was disqualified for six months, and his motorbike was immobilised for seven days.
Upper Mount Gravatt Highway Patrol Acting Senior Sergeant Jay Jordan encourages motorists to slow down in school zones as the holidays end and to keep their eyes on the road.
“School zones are back in effect, with reduced speed limits to ensure the safety of children.”
“Children are more likely to be walking or cycling to school. Keep to the speed limit and stay vigilant, especially around crossings and near schools.”
In addition to increased school zone patrols, motorists can expect to continue seeing police out on the roads targeting traffic offences with a key focus on motorbike safety for Motorbike Awareness Month.
Lives lost stats as of 6 October:
- Queensland: 231 compared to 222 in 2024.
- Brisbane: 33 compared to 36 in 2024.
- Brisbane’s north: 9 compared to 20 in 2024.
Brisbane’s south: 24 compared to 16 in 2024.
- Brisbane’s north: 9 compared to 20 in 2024.
