On Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March 2025, Road Policing Command initiated an operation which saw a heightened police presence focused on addressing speeding on metropolitan roads, in an aim to reduce the number of fatal and serious crashes.
Following the weekend operation, 501 motorists received infringements, which included some of the following offences:
• 469 x Speeding
• 9 x Use of a mobile phone
• 7 x Unlicensed Vehicle
• 2 x Impaired Driving
• 2 x No Authority to Drive
The operation also resulted in Road Policing Command issuing 13 charges and impounding five vehicles, which included the following two incidents.
About 11.25am, Sunday 23 March 2025, Road Policing officers captured and impounded a white Toyota coupe at the intersection of The Broadway and Galatea Pass in Ellenbrook.
It will be alleged the male driver was travelling 110km/h in a 60km/h speed zone.
He has been charged via summons with one count of 'Reckless Driving' and is due to appear before court at a later date.
About 4.40pm, Sunday 23 March 2025, Road Policing officers captured and impounded a white Holden Barina on Wattelup Road in Hammond Park.
It will be alleged the male driver was travelling 109km/h in a 60km/h speed zone.
He has been charged via summons with one count of 'Reckless Driving' and is due to appear before court at a later date.
WA Police aims to continue practising the mantra of 'anywhere anytime' in an aim to influence safe road user behaviour, and reassure the community by providing a highly visible road policing presence.
Acting Inspector of Road Policing Command Steve Walters says the message is not getting through.
"The message remains simple, don't speed. Unfortunately, some people still believe it's okay to travel over the speed limit, thinking that nothing bad will happen to them.
"Two weekends ago, we saw the tragic events that occurred on our roads. We continue to urge motorists to drive safe at all times, keep in mind the safety of yourself and others, and to have those discussions with your loved ones about the tragic events that can occur when people fall victim to the major causes of fatal crashes.
"One life lost on our roads is one too many. Driving behaviours, especially motorists who decide to hoon, remains at our forefront"
