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Drunk driver caught speeding nearly 50km/hr over speed limit

August 26, 2025 7:59 am in by
(pic supplied by Qld Police)

An alleged drink driver has also been caught going nearly 50km/hr over the speed limit at Coppabella.

Police spotted a Toyota Hilux driving at high speed on the Peak Downs Highway last Friday.

It’s alleged that the 32-year-old driver was recorded going at 148km/hr in a 100km/hr zone.

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The man then allegedly returned a breath analysis reading of 0.118 – more than two times the legal blood alcohol limit.

He has been charged and will face the Moranbah Magistrates Court on September 18.

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