Full list of Coast lockdown drink-drivers named

NAMED AND SHAMED: Even with the Sunshine Coast under strict lockdown restrictions, motorists have still been busted for drink and drug-driving

Sunshine Coast drink-driving numbers have been lower since lockdown restrictions were imposed.

THE number of drink and drug-drivers recorded on the Sunshine Coast in recent weeks has slowed in lockdown with 11 charged.

Five people have fronted Sunshine Coast courtrooms on drink-driving charges since March 14.

Six people have also fronted courts on drug-driving charges.

Sunshine Coast District Acting Superintendent Jason Overland said the number of people before the courts would appear to be down to people driving less.

But Supt Overland said high speeds detected in static traffic cameras across the state were “disappointing to see”.

As a result, police will be running high visibility operations including traffic police to bolster a presence to ensure Chief Health Officer directions are undertaken.

“This weekend will see the reintroduction of traffic camera operations as well as high visibility police focusing on road safety,” Supt Overland said.

“Our cameras are everywhere.

“From tomorrow, people can go for a drive, ride a jetski, visit a national park as we gradually get back to normality.”

The full list of isolation drink drivers is below.

Maroochydore Magistrates Court March 14.

Alvin Bauer, 21, recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.051 at Peregian Beach. Bauer was disqualified for one month.

At Noosa Magistrates Court, April 8:

Krisa Yaramanis, 49, of Tewantin, recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.134 at Noosaville. Yaramanis was fined $600 and disqualified from driving for six months.

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Maroochydore Magistrates Court April 27:

Jake Gordon, 35, of Mapleton, recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.130 at Cooroy. Gordon was fined $750 and disqualified from driving for seven months.

Casey Isbel, 20, of Buddina, recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.100 at Minyama. Isbel was fined $650 and disqualified from driving for six months.

Noosa Magistrates Court April 28:

Joseph Mbye, 29, of Sunshine Beach recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.216 at Noosa Heads. Mbye was fined $1400 and disqualified from driving for 13 months.

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