Bruce Hwy Patrol issues 700 notices in operation

Operation Whiskey Annex, a focused three-month patrol on the Bruce Hwy, resulted in nearly 700 infringement notices. As it concludes, Operation Cold Snap begins on Saturday.

As of June 20, there has been 133 lives lost on roads across the state, with 13 of those being in the Wide Bay Burnett district.

Throughout a three-month operation on the Bruce Hwy, a total of 696 infringement notices were issued, and police detected six high speed offences, seven people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and 18 unlicensed drivers.

North Coast Region Highway Patrol Units and Road Policing Task Force have issued almost 700 traffic infringement notices through Operation Whiskey Annex, focused on saturating the Bruce Highway.
North Coast Region Assistant Commissioner Glenn Morris said many motorists travelled long distances during the school holidays.

“Sadly, as of June 20, there has been 133 lives lost on roads across the state, with 13 of those being in the Wide Bay Burnett district.

“Each one of these lives lost is a tragedy and the Highway Patrol, and all officers that support the work they do, are committed to strengthening road safety and preventing any increase in that number.

“If you’re off on a road trip, or travelling any distance, over the next couple weeks, please be extra vigilant on the roads,” he said.

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