'Inexcusable': Police slam driver caught in shocking act on the road
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Speed limits exist for a reason, especially in areas where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk.
But when drivers disregard these rules, the consequences can be severe—not just for their wallets, but for public safety as well.
A recent incident has sparked fresh concerns about road safety, with authorities condemning what they’ve called an extreme case of reckless driving.
A Queensland driver faced a hefty fine and licence suspension after being caught speeding at more than double the limit in a school zone.
The 38-year-old man was pulled over on 21 February in Southport, Gold Coast, after police clocked his Tesla travelling at 92 km/h in a 40 km/h zone.
Police dashcam footage captured the speeding vehicle, with authorities calling the offence ‘inexcusable’ and highlighting the dangers of reckless driving near schools.
The driver was fined $1,854, received eight demerit points, and had his licence suspended for six months.
Queensland Police Service Chief Superintendent Garrath Channells said such incidents demonstrated the risks associated with extreme speeding.
‘School zones exist for one crucial reason—to keep our children safe,’ he said.
‘Speeding reduces reaction time and makes it harder to stop quickly if a child crosses the road while entering or leaving school.’
‘We must all play our part in protecting the most vulnerable road users, especially our children.’
Authorities continued to warn that speeding remained a major cause of road fatalities, with a steady rise in deaths across the country.
As of 26 February, 37 lives had already been lost on Queensland roads this year, contributing to a national trend of increasing road deaths.
In the 12 months leading up to January, 1,324 people died in crashes across Australia—an increase of six per cent from the previous year, according to the National Road Safety Strategy.
Dr Chris Stokes, a road safety researcher at the University of Adelaide, previously stated that speed played a crucial role in most crashes.
‘Speed is the key factor in 99 per cent of crashes,’ he said.
‘The faster you hit an object, the harder the impact is going to be.’
Even driving less than 5 km/h over the limit is enough to double the risk of a casualty crash.
Authorities view extreme cases—such as the Southport incident—as disasters waiting to happen.
Police dashcam footage captured the shocking moment the driver sped through the school zone, prompting authorities to issue a stern warning about road safety.
Watch the full footage below.
In a previous story, drivers admitted to speeding in school zones, raising further concerns about road safety.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of slowing down and staying alert in these high-risk areas.
Read more about the shocking confessions and what you need to know to stay safe.
With road fatalities on the rise, authorities continue to stress the dangers of speeding, especially in high-risk areas like school zones.
Do you think current penalties are strict enough to deter reckless driving? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
But when drivers disregard these rules, the consequences can be severe—not just for their wallets, but for public safety as well.
A recent incident has sparked fresh concerns about road safety, with authorities condemning what they’ve called an extreme case of reckless driving.
A Queensland driver faced a hefty fine and licence suspension after being caught speeding at more than double the limit in a school zone.
The 38-year-old man was pulled over on 21 February in Southport, Gold Coast, after police clocked his Tesla travelling at 92 km/h in a 40 km/h zone.
Police dashcam footage captured the speeding vehicle, with authorities calling the offence ‘inexcusable’ and highlighting the dangers of reckless driving near schools.
Dashcam captures reckless speeding near school. Image source: Queensland Police
The driver was fined $1,854, received eight demerit points, and had his licence suspended for six months.
Queensland Police Service Chief Superintendent Garrath Channells said such incidents demonstrated the risks associated with extreme speeding.
‘School zones exist for one crucial reason—to keep our children safe,’ he said.
‘Speeding reduces reaction time and makes it harder to stop quickly if a child crosses the road while entering or leaving school.’
‘We must all play our part in protecting the most vulnerable road users, especially our children.’
Authorities continued to warn that speeding remained a major cause of road fatalities, with a steady rise in deaths across the country.
As of 26 February, 37 lives had already been lost on Queensland roads this year, contributing to a national trend of increasing road deaths.
In the 12 months leading up to January, 1,324 people died in crashes across Australia—an increase of six per cent from the previous year, according to the National Road Safety Strategy.
Dr Chris Stokes, a road safety researcher at the University of Adelaide, previously stated that speed played a crucial role in most crashes.
‘Speed is the key factor in 99 per cent of crashes,’ he said.
‘The faster you hit an object, the harder the impact is going to be.’
Even driving less than 5 km/h over the limit is enough to double the risk of a casualty crash.
Authorities view extreme cases—such as the Southport incident—as disasters waiting to happen.
Police dashcam footage captured the shocking moment the driver sped through the school zone, prompting authorities to issue a stern warning about road safety.
Watch the full footage below.
In a previous story, drivers admitted to speeding in school zones, raising further concerns about road safety.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of slowing down and staying alert in these high-risk areas.
Read more about the shocking confessions and what you need to know to stay safe.
With road fatalities on the rise, authorities continue to stress the dangers of speeding, especially in high-risk areas like school zones.
Do you think current penalties are strict enough to deter reckless driving? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
