Police detect more than 260 speeding motorists during northern traffic operations

Key points

• Police in the Northern District detected more than 260 speeding motorists during a week of targeted enforcement focused on the Fatal Five road safety risks. Officers also conducted 605 roadside alcohol and drug tests, and detected drink-driving, mobile phone and seatbelt offences.
• Five disqualified drivers were arrested and charged. A 34-year-old Newnham man allegedly returned a breath reading of 0.145 and was charged.
• Acting Inspector Luke Negri said police will keep up targeted enforcement across the district.