Gold Coast DUI Crackdown

Gold Coast police have charged 13 individuals following a focused road safety operation on May 23, aimed at curbing impaired and dangerous driving. The operation, part of the statewide initiative Operation Interpose, involved two static roadside testing sites at Hope Island and Runaway Bay.

During the operation, which fell under the umbrella of Operation Razor, officers conducted 637 breath tests and three drug tests, leading to 10 charges of drink driving, two drug-related offenses, and one unlicensed driving charge. Additionally, 14 traffic infringement notices were issued.

Notable incidents included a 40-year-old man from Upper Coomera who allegedly recorded a breath alcohol concentration of 0.198 per cent. He faces multiple charges and is expected in Southport Magistrates Court on June 8. Similarly, others caught during the operation are scheduled for court appearances throughout June, facing serious charges related to high-range drink driving.

Acting Superintendent Kayleen James expressed disappointment at the results but affirmed the ongoing commitment to high-visibility operations. “Operation Interpose is about reducing road trauma,” James stated, emphasizing the importance of responsible driving. The operation serves as a reminder of the stringent enforcement and surveillance that will continue in an effort to improve road safety across Queensland.