Queensland police issued more than 400 traffic infringement notices during a three-day operation targeting major highways across the Central Region. Operation Yankee Overtake ran from October 20 to 23 across the Capricornia and Mackay Whitsunday districts. Officers conducted 4,673 roadside breath tests and 127 roadside drug tests, with 33 motorists returning positive results. A 26-year-old Ilbilbie man was charged with driving while a relevant drug was present in his blood or saliva after being intercepted in a heavy vehicle on the Bruce Highway at Sarina. He is due to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on December 16. Police also issued 224 speeding infringements. A 19-year-old Wandal man allegedly recorded a speed of 123 km/h in a 70 km/h zone on the Bruce Highway near Glenlee. He received fines totaling $2,997, lost 14 demerit points and had his licence immediately suspended for six months. The operation covered the Gregory, Capricornia, Bruce and Peak Downs highways. Police intercepted 191 heavy vehicles and issued 17 related infringements, while other notices included 45 for unregistered or uninsured vehicles, 16 for disqualified or unlicensed driving, and 12 for mobile phone or seatbelt offences. Senior Sergeant Shane Edwards urged motorists to avoid speeding, driving under the influence, fatigue and distraction, and to wear seatbelts. Post navigation Teen Charged Over Redcliffe Car Fire