92 drivers have been stung for speeding in just one day by multiple teams of police officers across the state as part of targeted operations for National Road Safety Week.
Out of nearly 3,500 random breath tests, three drivers were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and 13, 12 of whom were from the Western District, were detected with drugs in their system.
Western District drivers were flagged for operating the highest number of defective vehicles, accounting for 32 out of the 37 statewide defect notices issued.
Phone offences were highest in the north, where seven out of 12 offenders were apprehended, while seatbelt violations reached four in the south and a total of six statewide.
Acting Commander Nathan Johnston said it was disappointing to see motorists “continue to do the wrong thing” following the Wednesday operation, adding they were putting themselves and others at risk of dying or being seriously injured in a crash.
“Already this year we’ve had eight people lose their lives and 116 people seriously injured in crashes on our roads,” he said.
“I encourage anyone who undertakes illegal or dangerous behaviours on our roads to change those behaviours now, especially motorists who speed, are inattentive and those who get behind the wheel under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.”
“Every death and serious injury on our roads devastate families and loved ones and there are things we can all do to prevent this.”
He warned that fines and demerit points pale in comparison to the “real penalty” that could be of death or serious injury.
“Every time you travel on the roads, do the right thing to help us keep everyone safe,” he said.
