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DRIVER CAUGHT FIVE-TIMES OVER THE LIMIT ON THE GOLD COAST

A driver has posted speeds of more than 80kph over the speed limit, while another has been caught more than five times the legal alcohol limit on the Gold Coast.

Queensland police are conducting Christmas Road Safety Campaign – Festive Break over the holiday season.

Police allege a motorist was captured on a speed camera travelling at 191 km/hour in a 110km/hour zone on the Pacific Motorway at Gaven. The driver will receive an infringement with a penalty of $1,138, and eight demerit points.

In a separate incident, a 72-year-old Burleigh Heads man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after allegedly returning a Breath Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.257 per cent on Bermuda Street at Burleigh Waters yesterday.

The Festive Break phase of the Christmas Road Safety Campaign will continue until January 3, 2017.

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