Morningside and Murarrie were among several Brisbane suburbs targeted in a recent large-scale road safety operation conducted during the school holidays.
Large-Scale Traffic Enforcement Across Brisbane
Police carried out one of Brisbane’s largest simultaneous traffic operations during the June–July school holidays, deploying more than 200 officers across multiple suburbs including Morningside and Murarrie. The operation involved both highway patrol and general duties units and aimed to deter dangerous driving behaviours.
Focus on High-Risk Driver Behaviour
Authorities conducted 6,731 random breath tests and 454 roadside drug tests across the city. Eighteen drivers were found over the alcohol limit, while twenty-one returned positive drug readings. Enforcement sites were set up across key locations, including Morningside and Murarrie, as part of the broader effort to improve road safety.
The operation specifically targeted behaviours known as the “Fatal Five”: speeding, drink and drug driving, distraction, fatigue, and not wearing seatbelts.
Enforcement Results and Charges
In addition to impaired driving detections, officers issued 116 traffic infringement notices. Several individuals were also charged with offences including driving while disqualified, unlicensed, or in unregistered vehicles. A total of 33 notices to appear were issued, resulting in 62 charges.
Three notable incidents highlighted during the campaign involved high-range drink driving, including a 0.152% blood alcohol reading at Kangaroo Point, a crash at Mount Ommaney where a driver returned 0.141%, and a single-vehicle crash at Mount Coot-tha involving a driver with a 0.156% reading and an unregistered vehicle.
Morningside & Murarrie Part of Safety Push
Morningside and Murarrie were specifically included in the list of suburbs where targeted enforcement occurred. These locations formed part of the wider strategy to monitor traffic behaviour in both inner and outer suburbs, reinforcing the visibility of road policing across the region.
Reduced Road Fatalities
As of 10 July, Queensland recorded 142 lives lost on roads, compared to 149 at the same time in 2024. In Brisbane alone, 21 fatalities were recorded in 2025, down from 29 the previous year. Brisbane’s north saw a significant reduction from 18 to 6, while the south recorded a rise from 11 to 15.
Ongoing Enforcement Expected
Authorities say the operation reflects an ongoing commitment to reducing road trauma. Officers from both Brisbane’s north and south districts stated that enforcement efforts will continue as part of efforts to hold drivers accountable and prevent further incidents on local roads.
Published 14-July-2025