Selfish driving behaviour costs Capalaba family

Car crash into house, Capalaba  February 9, 2013 at 4:50 am

A man has been charged after crashing a car into a house in Capalaba earlier this morning. Around 1.15am a car lost control in Coolwynpin Way and collided into a light pole before crashing into the front lounge room of a house causing significant damage.
Occupants of the house were not hurt. Four male occupants of the car ran from the scene but were located by police. An 18-year-old man from Camp Hill has been charged with drink driving, driving unaccompanied on a learners permit, fail to remain at the scene and careless driving.
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My Predictions ...

Neighbours of the men alleged to be involved will detail comments they have made about their behaviour to the Hoon line and local police.

The hotel that sold the alcohol will be quick to help with restitution and an effective campaign to discourage drunks from driving out of their premises will be conducted.

Families of the four participants will apologise and arrange restitution for the severely damaged home, the damaged public infrastructure and the cost of emergency services attending the scene.   

In a few months time a covert speed camera deployment will take place in the area at 2 pm on a Monday afternoon for a few weeks.

The driver and 3 accomplices will be charged with a range of offences and if found guilty, will pay significant compensation to the family.

Research will reveal why so many tragic incidents are happening on Queensland roads between midnight and 2 pm and demand extra covert speed cameras. 

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A message posted on Steve Davies Capalaba MP facebook page

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Queensland is about to introduce the toughest anti-hoon laws in the country and we want to know what our readers think about it. 
Grab the current issue of AMCN out today and have a read of our news article on page 9. 

The bill is currently undergoing the parliamentary process and when in effect police will have the power to confiscate and destroy vehicles for hoon offences, bypassing the state's judicial system. 

If you’re caught doing a burnout or participating in street racing the police can impound your vehicle for up to three months on the first offence and on second offence they will have the right to confiscate it and destroy it. 

Is this taking things too far? 

Should police have all the power to make the final decision? 

Do reckless riders deserve it? 

Have you had your bike confiscated under the anti-hoon laws? 

Let us know what you think!
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comment ... 
confiscate if ordered by a court after all the information has been carefully considered, of course, but destroy? That seems spiteful, petty and wasteful. Put the vehicle to good use. Give it to a responsible member of a victims of crime group in another city where it can be used productively and safely. 

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Mermaid Waters  -  February 9, 2013 

Police have issued a Notice to Appear to a 34-year-old Highland Park man after the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle at Mermaid Waters early this morning.
Initial information suggests at 1.15am, police observed the male driver of a motorcycle turn right and accelerate at the intersection of Sunshine Bld and Surfers Ave.
The rider mounted a traffic island, lost control of the vehicle and hit a bridge guard rail before falling from his bike. The 34-year-old man allegedly returned a roadside breath alcohol concentration of 0.139%. Police impounded his vehicle and he was transported to the Gold Coast Hospital for treatment. The man has been charged with driving without due care and attention. Police investigations are continuing.
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Predictions 

• The hotel, bottle shop or club supplying the alcohol will begin an operation encouraging patrons to do the right thing and not leave their premises under the influence  of drugs and alcohol.
• Security guards at exits will speak to all drivers leaving the hotel, wish them well and ensure they are safe to drive. If not, they will be supported to park their vehicle and find alternate transport  before causing an accident or being breathalysed.
• Transport and Main Roads will provide a bill to Police for claiming restitution from the driver if he is found guilty of any allegations.
• Gold Coast Hospital, Police and Emergency Services will present an account for cost of transport, care and attention, treatment if the driver is found by the courts to have acted in an unlawful manner.
• Reports to the hoon hotline and local police about the driver from neighbours or concerned community members will be analysed by Police to see if their response was adequate. 
• Police will update the news items with charges made as a result of their investigations. 
• The 2013 record of trouble happening between midnight and 2 am will be updated.
• A covert speed camera operation will be set up in the vicinity at 10 am every Thursday within 6 months of the incident. Some drivers found to exceed the speed limit will be penalised 40 days after their infringement. Those who escape a fine and loss of points on a technicality will be asked to consider their driving habits.  
• Nine News and The Courier Mail will gain an exclusive, breathlessly announcing more speed cameras and the revenue that the Government will be counting on. 

 

Fatal traffic crash, Mundubbera  February 9, 2013 at 3:09 am

The body of a 40-year-old man who was reported missing on Thursday has been found in a vehicle in Boyne River. Police conducted a search for the man on his rural property near Mundubbera and surrounding areas before finding the four wheel drive utility submerged against a pylon of the Boondooma Road bridge over the Boyne River. It appears the vehicle had veered off the bridge crashing into the river below. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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Serious traffic crash, East Greenmount     February 9, 2013 at 10:11 am

A 50-year-old man from Wilsonton remains in a serious but stable condition after a two vehicle traffic crash atEast Greenmountyesterday. Initial information suggests around 1pm a utility traveling north crossed the New England Highwayinto the path of a prime mover.
The heavy vehicle attempted to avoid a collision and has travelled off the highway into a culvert and tipped over. The driver of the heavy vehicle was uninjured. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
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