Toowoomba highway patrol have fined a 41-year-old Meringandan West man $1,854 for speeding at 110km/h in a 60km/h speed zone on a motorcycle, North Toowoomba
It is alleged officers saw the motorcyclist speeding along Rutherford Street shortly before 7:30pm while they were conducting proactive patrols and they subsequently stopped him, January 5.
It is further alleged the rider said he had no idea he was travelling at that speed.
In 2024, 303 lives were lost on QLD roads. 77 of those fatalities were motorcyclists.
The fatal five, including speeding, continue to be leading causes of fatal crashes.
Toowoomba Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Kim Hill urges motorists to slow down to help prevent any more tragedies in 2025.
"Each live lost is one too many, travelling at excessive speeds is inexcusable and has been proven to risk your life and the lives of those around you."
"We will continue to do everything we can to improve road safety and encourage motorists to join us in making road safety a key priority."
"It's important to remember that you aren't invincible, and accidents can happen to anyone. Whenever you get behind the wheel consider the fatal five and make it home safe."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2500028216
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
