Jimboomba traffic operation targets speeding

Logan District police are urging early morning motorists to slow down after 33 motorists were caught speeding in a traffic operation conducted in the Jimboomba area between 4am and 6am this morning.

Logan District Inspector Pat Swindells said he was disappointed with the result.

There were 22 people caught exceeding the speed limit by 13 -20 km/h, eight exceeding the speed limit by 21 – 30km/h, one exceeding the speed limit by 31 -40km/h and two exceeding the speed limit by less than 13km/h.

“Motorists seem to think that they won’t get caught at 4.30 in the morning, but they need to think again.”

“Every time you exceed the speed limit you are increasing the risk of you, your passengers and other road users of being involved in a traffic crash which could result in serious injury or death.” Inspector Swindells said.

The operation also resulted in a number of other traffic infringements being issued apart from speeding including driving a defective vehicle, unregistered 4-cylinder vehicle and display red p-plates and not being a P1 license holder.

There were 37 traffic infringement notices issued, three street checks and 26 RBT’s.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility this type of operation will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the Logan area, particularly over the school holiday period.” Inspector Swindells said.

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