What’s happening
Police from Mackay Northern Beaches Police Station observed three motorcycles allegedly travelling next to each other at high speed on Mackay Bucasia Road at Mount Pleasant.
Officers, who were on mobile speed enforcement patrols, later saw the same motorcycles stopped at the lights at Mackay Bucasia Road and Phillip Street. Police will allege the motorcycles accelerated at the same speed before being clocked at 117 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.
A 32 year old West Mackay woman, a 28 year old West Mackay man and a 23 year old Sarina man were each issued an infringement notice.
Why it matters
The riders faced heavy penalties due to the level of excess speed recorded. The incident highlights the risks linked to travelling far above the speed limit and the consequences that follow.
Local impact
This occurred on a well-used route in Mount Pleasant. Police continue to run speed enforcement patrols across the Mackay Whitsunday district, including remote areas, to support road safety.
By the numbers
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The motorcycles were recorded at 117 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, which is well above the limit.
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Each rider received a $1,919 infringement, eight demerit points and a six month licence suspension.
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One motorcycle was immobilised for 90 days and another for seven days under the issued penalties.
Zoom in
The 32 year old West Mackay woman, the 28 year old West Mackay man and the 23 year old Sarina man each received a $1,919 infringement, eight demerit points and a six month licence suspension.
The West Mackay man also received a 90 day immobilisation of his motorcycle and the Sarina man received a seven day immobilisation of his motorcycle.
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Data states that serious crashes can be reduced when drivers avoid the Fatal Five behaviours, which are speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction. The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing lives lost on Queensland roads.
What to look for next
Police will continue speed enforcement patrols across the Mackay Whitsunday district as part of their broader road safety effort.
