The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has released vision after rescuing several motorists in the past few days, after their vehicles became submerged in floodwaters.
On March 10 at 6am, Stafford police were called to reports a woman was trapped in a submerged vehicle on Newmarket Road.
Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle unoccupied, floating in floodwater.
It will be alleged the driver, a 58-year-old Enoggera woman approached the closed road, completed a U-turn, then turned back towards the floodwaters and drove through, causing her vehicle to become submerged and lift from the roadway.
She was charged with one count of drive without due care and attention and is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 14.
On March 9, Morningside police rescued a 61-year-old Murarrie woman from her vehicle at Wynnum Road in Cannon Hill, after it became stuck in floodwaters.
She was uninjured and transported home.
Morningside officers also helped tow a vehicle from floodwaters on Wynnum Road in Tingalpa on March 9 after the driver, a 59-year-old Cannon Hill man, attempted to drive through flowing water.
On March 10, officers deployed from Cairns to assist with the disaster response were called to reports of an 84-year-old man trapped in a partially submerged vehicle, after he drove past a road closed sign in Oxley.
Officers helped him out of the vehicle and walked him to safety, before transporting him home.
Brisbane Disaster District Co-ordinator, Acting Assistant Commissioner Rhys Wildman says there is no excuse for ignoring road closures and driving through floodwater.
"By driving through floodwaters, you are putting yourself, your vehicle and first responders in danger," Acting Assistant Commissioner Wildman said.
"The water may look shallow, but a car can lose traction in as little as 15cm of water.
"Fortunately, no one was physically injured in these incidents, however they are expensive reminders of how dangerous floodwaters can be."
Police ask residents to drive with caution, as crews work to remove hazards including fallen trees and debris from roadways.
Traffic lights at several roads and intersections have lost signal, please approach traffic lights with caution before continuing.
If you approach flashing amber lights or non-working signals, always give way to the right and drive to the conditions with extra caution and care.
For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.
For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500.
Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).
