'Inexcusable': Police slam driver caught in shocking act on the road

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.


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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.

Key Takeaways
  • A Queensland driver was fined, lost eight demerit points, and had his licence suspended for speeding at 92 km/h in a 40 km/h school zone.
  • Police called the offence ‘inexcusable,’ highlighting the danger speeding poses to children.
  • Authorities warned that speeding reduces reaction time and increases fatal crash risks.
  • Speeding remains a top cause of road deaths, with fatalities rising six per cent in the past year.

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.
 

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Yes, speeding near children is not to be tolerated. Yet when are the authorities going to admit that speeding alone does not kill, there are other factors involved in an accident that are not reported e.g. mechanical failure, driver inattention or poor road conditions. If a driver does not speed, then an accident may not cause death, yet the other factors are still there. How many people are fined for speeding and are not involved in an accident or are not caught for speeding? Then you have the school reduced speed limits installed outside the distances, provided in the state guidelines, because the speeds cannot be enforced.
 
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Yes, speeding near children is not to be tolerated. Yet when are the authorities going to admit that speeding alone does not kill, there are other factors involved in an accident that are not reported e.g. mechanical failure, driver inattention or poor road conditions. If a driver does not speed, then an accident may not cause death, yet the other factors are still there. How many people are fined for speeding and are not involved in an accident or are not caught for speeding? Then you have the school reduced speed limits installed outside the distances, provided in the state guidelines, because the speeds cannot be enforced.
The authorities admit it all the time - the advertising is clearly not getting through to you.
Fatigue, phones/distractions, drugs, drinking are all highlighted regularly, maybe pay more attention to what's going on around you.
 
So these people who speed through school zones get a fine and lose their licence for 6 months.....most of them will continue to drive anyway, that's the way it is these days.....no regard for the laws whatsoever!
 
Not excusing the driver in any way but how about road markings at school zones as well as the street signs so they are clearly evident. School Speed Signs should be huge or on a different coloured back ground. In rural Vic where we lived they were just a small circle with the times written underneath.
 
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Not excusing the driver in any way but how about road markings at school zones as well as the street signs so they are clearly evident. School Speed Signs should be huge or on a different coloured back ground. In rural Vic where we lived they were just a small circle with the times written underneath.
Where I live there are road markings and flashing signs and yet there's some impatient/ignorant idiot that wants to sit up my clacker when I'm going 40k. The other side of the coin are the fools who slow down to 40k when the school speed zones aren't active.
 
The authorities admit it all the time - the advertising is clearly not getting through to you.
Fatigue, phones/distractions, drugs, drinking are all highlighted regularly, maybe pay more attention to what's going on around you.
Yes, that advertising is true, yet it always gets back to the fact there are other factors involved that are not quoted for the accident/death. If what you say is so why then are we seeing an increase in the road toll could there be a link to more drivers on the road doing a lot more travelling than before. Perhaps all people need to open their minds and eyes to what the actual reasons for the accident, possible poor state of the road, non-roadworthy vehicles, poorly maintained vehicles and not just believe what is thrust down our throats to appease the unwilling to expand their perspective of the problem.
 
Every K over is revenue for more cameras. Nothing to do with safety and road maintenance. Never has been and never will be.
 
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What happens when these same kids nearly run you over on the footpath on their unlicensed scooters or e bikes. No insurance and no idea of the road rules, but can injure mum picking up her children from school. There is no rhyme or reason that they are allowed to be in charge of a weapon
 
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The QLD driver mentioned in this story, doing 92 in a 40k School zone, deserves all he got. I have no sympathy for him. However, I would ask a question about this incident. What was the speed limit either side of this School zone? Was this a normal suburban road ie: 60k? Because he was obviously doing 92k in the zones either side of this School zone. It shows his complete disregard for speed zones and public safety.
Personally I think 40k is too fast for School zones and should be lowered to 30 or 25. Are you in that much of a hurry that you can't slow down for the kids?
 
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Every school crossing should have flashing lights, there would be absolutely no excuse that you didn't realise it was a school zone. They could connected to school crossing signs & they set off as a car approaches. School crossings are a revenue raiser which they not be. The safety of children should be the main concern. Put lights in
 

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