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News.com.au
7 hours ago
- News.com.au
Thousands of NSW drivers caught speeding and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol across King's Birthday long weekend
Thousands of drivers have been caught speeding, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs across the King's Birthday long weekend. Police targeted dangerous driving in NSW and saw a 'concerning number' of incidents' including driving at excessive speeds, high-range drink driving and reckless driving. More than 4000 drivers received speeding infringements, 275 people were charged with drink driving and 655 drivers tested positive to a roadside drug test. Police attended 287 major crashes across the weekend, that saw 75 people injured and 3 people die. Police pursued one male driver aged 31 in a stolen 4WD who allegedly drove through multiple wire fences on a private property in Dunedoo before he was later spotted by Polair, arrested and charged. Another 27-year old man allegedly took police on a pursuit for 190km through the Hunter Region before he was stopped by road spikes on the New England Highway in Wittingham. Police allege a 54-year old man tested positive to a roadside drug test and his 64-year old passenger was found carrying drugs, lock picks and $9400 in counterfeit cash after police noticed their van had unauthorised plates in Budgewoi on Friday night. A 28-year old woman travelling on the wrong side of Bent St in South Grafton just after midnight on Saturday, allegedly returned a roadside breath test reading of 0.234. Another 49-year old driver returned a breath analysis test of 0.266 after a crash on Elizabeth St in Zetland about 2.10pm on Saturday afternoon. He was also charged with high-range drink driving. A 44-year old woman with two passengers aged 5 and 15 allegedly made an illegal U-turn to avoid a roadside breath test in Wahroonga, before she was pulled over and returned a reading of 0.197. A 39-year old man in a Ford Mustang was allegedly driving 54km over the speed limit on the Hume Hwy in Liverpool, he was stopped and returned positive breath test reading of 0.098. Assistant Commissioner David Driver said while the majority of drivers abided by the road rules there were a group of road users that continued to break the law, presenting a risk to the whole community. 'Over the past few days of the Kings birthday long weekend, we have seen three people lose their lives and 75 people injured on our roads,' he said. 'Motor vehicle crashes are preventable, however when they occur lives can be lost, and others permanently changed. 'I want to really reiterate the message that driving is a high-risk activity, and all road users need to drive their vehicle with care and attention, and importantly adhere to the road rules.' Almost 400 mobile phone infringements were issued to drivers as well as 221 seatbelt infringements and 6,665 infringements for other offences.
West Australian
8 hours ago
- West Australian
Thousands of NSW drivers caught speeding and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol across King's Birthday long weekend
Thousands of drivers have been caught speeding, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs across the King's Birthday long weekend. Police targeted dangerous driving in NSW and saw a 'concerning number' of incidents' including driving at excessive speeds, high-range drink driving and reckless driving. More than 4000 drivers received speeding infringements, 275 people were charged with drink driving and 655 drivers tested positive to a roadside drug test. Police attended 287 major crashes across the weekend, that saw 75 people injured and 3 people die. Police pursued one male driver aged 31 in a stolen 4WD who allegedly drove through multiple wire fences on a private property in Dunedoo before he was later spotted by Polair, arrested and charged. Another 27-year old man allegedly took police on a pursuit for 190km through the Hunter Region before he was stopped by road spikes on the New England Highway in Wittingham. Police allege a 54-year old man tested positive to a roadside drug test and his 64-year old passenger was found carrying drugs, lock picks and $9400 in counterfeit cash after police noticed their van had unauthorised plates in Budgewoi on Friday night. A 28-year old woman travelling on the wrong side of Bent St in South Grafton just after midnight on Saturday, allegedly returned a roadside breath test reading of 0.234. Another 49-year old driver returned a breath analysis test of 0.266 after a crash on Elizabeth St in Zetland about 2.10pm on Saturday afternoon. He was also charged with high-range drink driving. A 44-year old woman with two passengers aged 5 and 15 allegedly made an illegal U-turn to avoid a roadside breath test in Wahroonga, before she was pulled over and returned a reading of 0.197. A 39-year old man in a Ford Mustang was allegedly driving 54km over the speed limit on the Hume Hwy in Liverpool, he was stopped and returned positive breath test reading of 0.098. Assistant Commissioner David Driver said while the majority of drivers abided by the road rules there were a group of road users that continued to break the law, presenting a risk to the whole community. 'Over the past few days of the Kings birthday long weekend, we have seen three people lose their lives and 75 people injured on our roads,' he said. 'Motor vehicle crashes are preventable, however when they occur lives can be lost, and others permanently changed. 'I want to really reiterate the message that driving is a high-risk activity, and all road users need to drive their vehicle with care and attention, and importantly adhere to the road rules.' Almost 400 mobile phone infringements were issued to drivers as well as 221 seatbelt infringements and 6,665 infringements for other offences.
7NEWS
18-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Wild police chase across Brisbane suburbs ends with six teens charged
A wild police chase across Brisbane 's southwest on Saturday night has ended with six teenagers charged over an allegedly stolen car. Officers spotted a black Mitsubishi ASX on Learoyd Road at Willawong, Ipswich, just before 10.40pm on Saturday. When they tried to pull the vehicle over, the driver allegedly refused to stop — sparking a pursuit that stretched across multiple Brisbane suburbs and eventually involved Polair. The car was tracked through Inala and Oxley, before heading west on the Ipswich Motorway. A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on Brisbane Road at Dinmore around 11.10pm, police said. But the car kept driving, turning back onto the motorway and heading inbound towards the city, before eventually coming to a stop in Wacol. The driver — a 13-year-old boy — and five passengers were taken into custody at the scene. Police allege the Mitsubishi was stolen from a carpark on Eastern Road at Browns Plains on Thursday night, May 16. The 13-year-old driver has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and evading police. Another 13-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy, two 15-year-old boys and a 15-year-old girl have each been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle. All of the boys have been refused police bail and are expected to face Ipswich Children's Court on May 19. Anyone who may have seen the black Mitsubishi ASX during the incident, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police.
Perth Now
08-05-2025
- Perth Now
Wild moment before teens arrested
Three teenagers and a 12-year-old girl have been arrested by police officers following a dramatic police pursuit across Sydney's southwest and eastern suburbs. On Thursday morning at about 10.30am, police attempted to stop a white Mazda CX3, believed to be stolen from a home in Victoria, as it travelled through Edmondson Park on the Hume Hwy. Four teens have been arrested in Sydney today after a pursuit from Sydney's southwest to Bondi Junction where they were detained. Supplied Credit: Supplied A high-speed pursuit ensued along the M5 towards the M7 at Prospect, before police were forced to withdraw due to safety concerns. Police were able to re-engage after Polair tracked down the vehicle, which was travelling along the M5 motorway at Milperra. Footage from Polair shows the car driving erratically and almost colliding with civilian vehicles as it sped through popular Sydney suburbs. SOURCE: NSW POLICE Credit: Supplied The pursuit was called off for a second time after items – including floor mats and other personal belongings – were allegedly thrown from the car towards police vehicles. Footage from Polair shows the car driving erratically and almost colliding with civilian vehicles as it sped through popular Sydney suburbs Alexandria, Zetland, Centennial Park, Randwick and Bondi Junction. The Mazda involved in the pursuit was later found inside the bus interchange at Bondi Junction Railway Station. Supplied, Credit: Supplied The Mazda involved in the pursuit was later found inside the bus interchange at Bondi Junction Railway Station, with all four occupants allegedly fleeing the vehicle and running to the train station. Two teenage boys – aged 14 – and two girls aged 12 and 17 – were arrested by officers, who were on their first day as probationary constables. Supplied, Credit: Supplied Plains clothes officers spotted the group and pursued them on foot. Two teenage boys, aged 14, and two girls aged 12 and 17, were arrested by officers who were on their first day as probationary constables. The 17-year-old driver was charged with an array of offences, including driving dangerously, driving without a license and possessing stolen goods. The three others were charged with being passengers in the allegedly stolen car. All were refused bail and will appear before Childrens court on Friday.
News.com.au
08-05-2025
- News.com.au
Four kids have been arrested following a high-speed pursuit across Sydney
Three teenagers and a 12-year-old girl have been arrested by police officers following a dramatic police pursuit across Sydney's southwest and eastern suburbs. On Thursday morning at about 10.30am, police attempted to stop a white Mazda CX3, believed to be stolen from a home in Victoria, as it travelled through Edmondson Park on the Hume Hwy. A high-speed pursuit ensued along the M5 towards the M7 at Prospect, before police were forced to withdraw due to safety concerns. Police were able to re-engage after Polair tracked down the vehicle, which was travelling along the M5 motorway at Milperra. The pursuit was called off for a second time after items – including floor mats and other personal belongings – were allegedly thrown from the car towards police vehicles. Footage from Polair shows the car driving erratically and almost colliding with civilian vehicles as it sped through popular Sydney suburbs Alexandria, Zetland, Centennial Park, Randwick and Bondi Junction. The Mazda involved in the pursuit was later found inside the bus interchange at Bondi Junction Railway Station, with all four occupants allegedly fleeing the vehicle and running to the train station. Plains clothes officers spotted the group and pursued them on foot. Two teenage boys, aged 14, and two girls aged 12 and 17, were arrested by officers who were on their first day as probationary constables. The 17-year-old driver was charged with an array of offences, including driving dangerously, driving without a license and possessing stolen goods. The three others were charged with being passengers in the allegedly stolen car. All were refused bail and will appear before Childrens court on Friday.
