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Drink Drive II - Day 2 results
Sunday, 08 Nov 2009 09:58amOne fatality has been recorded on New South Wales roads during Operation Drink Drive II.
Officers attached to the Southern Region Crash Investigation Unit are examining the circumstances surrounding a collision involving two vehicles on the Princes Highway at Gerringong about 8.45am yesterday (Friday 6 November 2009) which resulted in the death of a 73-year-old female.
On Day Two of the operation, a total of 41,453 breath tests were conducted and 55 drink-driving charges were laid, compared to 39,679 breath tests and 151 charges on Day Two last year.
So far, a total of 77,025 drivers have been breath-tested with 108 charges laid, compared to 74,853 tests last year and 259 charges.
Traffic Services Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, says while the number of people drink-driving is less than last year, it’s still not good enough.
“Too many people are still under the misapprehension that they can drink and drive,” Asst Commissioner Hartley said.
“Anyone thinking that is wrong – if you drink and drive you will be caught and face a range of penalties, including the possible immediate suspension and confiscation of your licence.”
“People need to take responsibility for their actions.”
“If you want to enjoy a few drinks with some friends, nominate a designated driver. But under no circumstances get behind the wheel while intoxicated.”
“It can potentially result in your death or serious injury, the serious injury or deaths of your mates, or an innocent third party.”
“Police are out in force on the roads and if you break the rules or drive irresponsibly, you will be caught,” Asst Commissioner Hartley said.
Examples of irresponsible driver behaviour during Day Two of Operation Drink Drive II include:
CRONULLA: About 1am today (Saturday 7 November 2009), Sutherland Highway Patrol officers saw a Daewoo Lanos sedan turn into Wilbur Avenue and almost collide with a number of parked vehicles. Police stopped the vehicle and spoke to an 18-year-old female P1 driver. She returned a positive breath test and allegedly recorded a reading of 0.181. The teenager was charged with drive with High Range PCA and had her drivers licence immediately suspended and confiscated. She’ll appear at Sutherland Local Court later this month.
BONDI JUNCTION: About 3:15pm yesterday (Friday 6 November 2009), Rose Bay Highway Patrol officers were conducting speed detection duties on Syd Einfeld Drive when they allegedly detected a blue Yamaha motorcycle travelling at 168km/h in a sign-posted 80km/h zone. The 36-year-old male rider was stopped and charged with Exceed Speed over 45km/h and had his licence immediately suspended.
NEWPORT: About 1.10pm yesterday, Northern Beaches Highway Patrol officers were performing speed detection duties on Barrenjoey Road when they allegedly detected a Mitsubishi Lancer travelling at 116km/h in a 60km/h zone. The 56-year-old male driver was issued a traffic infringement notice for Exceed Speed over 45km/h and had his licence immediately suspended.
GLADESVILLE: About 12.30am today, police witnessed a vehicle allegedly turn left through a red traffic light on Pittwater Road and nearly collide with a vehicle on other side of the road. Police stopped the car, and breath-tested the Provisional driver who allegedly returned a positive reading of 0.209. The driver was charged will appear in Ryde Local Court on 16 December charged with High Range PCA, No P Plates and Disobey traffic lights. The drivers licence was confiscated and suspended by police.
FAIRFIELD: About 2.40am yesterday, a vehicle collided with a parked and unattended car on The Horsley Drive. The 26-year-old male driver from Padstow allegedly left the scene. He was later located by police and breath-tested, allegedly returning a positive reading of 0.184. He was charged with High Range PCA AND Negligent Driving. Police suspended the man’s Queensland Drivers licence.
NELSONS PLAINS: About 7pm yesterday, police were alerted to a 41-year-old female from Mayfield allegedly driving a 1997 Ford Falcon sedan in an erratic manner on Raymond Terrace Road. Officers arrested the woman and she was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where she allegedly returned a positive breath analysis reading of 0.300. The female will be issued a Future Court Attendance Notice for High Range PCA and her licence was suspended by police.
KIAH: About 8.30pm yesterday, a 47-year-old male was driving on the Princes Highway when he was stopped for a random breath test. After returning a positive result the male was taken to Eden Police Station where he allegedly returned a reading of 0.185. Further inquiries revealed that the man didn’t hold a drivers licence and has never held one in any state or territory. He was charged with High Range PCA and Unlicenced Driver, Never Held and will appear in Eden Local Court next month.
Operation Drink Drive II concludes at 11.59pm today (Saturday 7 November 2009n