Operation targets heavy vehicles during National Road Safety Week

Police have today conducted an operation targeting high-risk behaviours from drivers of heavy vehicles around the Port of Brisbane.

Acting Inspector Ian Crang said the operation was focused on reducing road trauma and targeting dangerous behaviour such as speeding and drink and drug driving.

“This year to date, 37 lives have been lost in crashes involving heavy vehicles. Heavy vehicle drivers need to exercise proper care and attention whilst driving.  Today’s operation will also remind heavy vehicle drivers that they have a very important responsibility on our roads,” Acting Inspector Crang said.

“We are checking drivers’ logbooks and work…