Perth road police stop 282 vehicles and issue 148 infringements during two-week traffic blitz in Geraldton

WA Police road policing command unit dished out 148 sanctions to Geraldton drivers over two weeks, as part of a regional blitz targeting unsafe driving behaviours north of Perth. A two-week traffic enforcement operation in Geraldton from August 12-23 saw an increased number of road policing and breath and drug operations officers on local roads. During the operation, 282 vehicles were stopped, with 148 receiving sanctions. According to a WA Police spokesperson, the results highlighted that speeding remains a problem on WA roads in 2024. “An increased enforcement approach in the area saw officers adapt to a zero-tolerance approach towards offending behaviours that are the leading contributors in serious and fatal crashes,” they said. Police targeted speeding, mobile phone distractions, not wearing a seatbelt or helmet, impaired driving and fatigue, commonly referred to as the Fatal Five. The spokesperson confirmed the operations would continue across the Mid West-Gascoyne Wheatbelt, Pilbara and Kimberley regions. “Road policing command are currently taking an increased enforcement approach in the northern regions of the State, focusing on detecting motorists who engage in alcohol and drug impaired driving, as well as other unsafe road user behaviours,” the spokesperson said. “Addressing unsafe road-user behaviours is a key priority for the Western Australia Police Force, and is crucial in reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.” “Western Australia Police reminds all motorists that they may be subject to alcohol and drug testing anywhere, anytime, and urges everyone to drive safe on our roads at all times, and keep in mind the safety of others.”