❓ A parliamentary question regarding measures taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads, particularly leading up to the Easter break, and the Minister's response outlining recent police operations and their results.
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drink and drug–drivers — TARGETING MEASURES
Unlike some eastern metropolitan members opposite who wrote letters condemning booze bus operations — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Willagee, for a start, I will formally call you to order for the first time. There are other ways to approach this. Member for Swan Hills, I simply want to hear a question. Mr F.A. ALBAN : I am proud to be part of a government that has such a strong record in law and order, especially when it comes to taking drunk drivers off the road. Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON
Unlike some eastern metropolitan members opposite who wrote letters condemning booze bus operations — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Willagee, for a start, I will formally call you to order for the first time. There are other ways to approach this. Member for Swan Hills, I simply want to hear a question. Mr F.A. ALBAN : I am proud to be part of a government that has such a strong record in law and order, especially when it comes to taking drunk drivers off the road. Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON
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I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Willagee, for a start, I will formally call you to order for the first time. There are other ways to approach this. Member for Swan Hills, I simply want to hear a question. Mr F.A. ALBAN : I am proud to be part of a government that has such a strong record in law and order, especially when it comes to taking drunk drivers off the road. Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
The SPEAKER : Member for Willagee, for a start, I will formally call you to order for the first time. There are other ways to approach this. Member for Swan Hills, I simply want to hear a question. Mr F.A. ALBAN : I am proud to be part of a government that has such a strong record in law and order, especially when it comes to taking drunk drivers off the road. Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr F.A. ALBAN : I am proud to be part of a government that has such a strong record in law and order, especially when it comes to taking drunk drivers off the road. Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Willagee, for a start, I will formally call you to order for the first time. There are other ways to approach this. Member for Swan Hills, I simply want to hear a question. Mr F.A. ALBAN : I am proud to be part of a government that has such a strong record in law and order, especially when it comes to taking drunk drivers off the road. Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
The SPEAKER : Member for Willagee, for a start, I will formally call you to order for the first time. There are other ways to approach this. Member for Swan Hills, I simply want to hear a question. Mr F.A. ALBAN : I am proud to be part of a government that has such a strong record in law and order, especially when it comes to taking drunk drivers off the road. Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr F.A. ALBAN : I am proud to be part of a government that has such a strong record in law and order, especially when it comes to taking drunk drivers off the road. Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr T.G. Stephens : You are defying the Speaker! The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr T.G. Stephens : I am trying to protect you, Mr Speaker. The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
The SPEAKER : I am not quite sure what that might imply, member for Pilbara, but I formally call you to order for the first time. Member for Swan Hills, I know that I have asked you to give me a question. I am not necessarily interested in the preamble. Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr F.A. ALBAN : Can the minister please outline to the house what measures have been taken to target drink and drug drivers on Western Australian roads in recent weeks, and also what is planned during this important period leading up to the Easter break? Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
I thank the member for the question and his genuine interest in the road safety aspects that relate to those people who drink and drive and who take drugs and drive. It is a very serious issue. In the past few months there has been a very concerted effort by the state government and WA Police to clamp down on drink and drug–drivers. We have saturated the major freeways and suburban streets with numerous operations, including Operation Raid, Operation Christmas Care, Operation Octopus and Operation Phoenix. This is in line with recommendations from the Road Safety Council, which specifically asked to see an increased police presence on our streets, particularly carrying out random breath testing for drink and drugs. The government and the police are very happy to do that. Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
Last Friday night, WA Police’s traffic enforcement group conducted a lockdown operation of the CBD area. They were based at the Graham Farmer Freeway, the Causeway and near the City West Centre in Northbridge. More than 2 500 motorists were breath-tested at random. The results were: two driving under the influence; 18 driving with over 0.08 blood alcohol content; 18 driving with over 0.05 BAC; two driving with over 0.02 BAC; two zeros—that is, probationers—one positive drug–driver, where amphetamines were detected; four arrests; 35 summonses; one breach of a violence restraining order arrest; one refused breath test; 26 infringements; 155 cautions; six charges of driving without a licence; and three cautions for driving without a driver’s licence, where there were fines imposed. It is pretty good result in catching some of our errant drivers who continue to drink and drive on our roads not only putting people’s lives at risk but also increasing the possibility that people could be critically injured, which is a huge cost to the rest of us in WA. I am pleased to say that the police will continue to hold these types of operations so that Western Australian motorists will be aware that if they are foolish enough to drink and drive or to take drugs and drive, they will be caught.
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