A man has been charged with multiple traffic offences, after he was allegedly caught speeding and driving under the influence in Pimpama on Saturday, July 13.
Police intercepted a Nissan Maxima that was travelling southbound on the Pacific Motorway around 2am, after the vehicle was allegedly clocked driving 159km/h in a 110km/h zone.
The driver, a 47-year-old man, was subject to a subsequent breath test, which returned a BAC result of 0.229%.
The man has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence and driving under the influence of alcohol.
He is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court on August 8.
He has also been issued an infringement notice worth $1,854 for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h.
Motorists are reminded that there are no excuses when it comes to road safety and officers will be out and about making sure that the road rules are abided by.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing 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
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