Spence: Last week a truck impounded, now a bus

Police today impounded a bus at Urangan less than a week after impounding a B-double truck at Murrumba Downs

Police Minister Judy Spence said: “Our tough new laws targetting repeat offenders are working and it is not just cars and motor bikes being impounded.

“Police stopped the bus today near Urangan Marina for allegedly disobeying a stop sign whilst carrying passengers bound for a whale watching trip.

“The 40-year-old woman driver is allegedly a repeat unlicensed driver and the bus was impounded for 48 hours.

“However, it was first allowed to drop off the passengers at the Marina a few hundred metres away.

“Police allege the bus was also unregistered and the insurance on the bus had expired.

“The woman is due to appear in the Maryborough Magistrates Court on September 10 for driving an unregistered vehicle, driving an uninsured vehicle, contravene a requirement and unlicensed driving.

“Last Wednesday police impounded a B-double truck after its driver was caught unlicensed twice on the same day.

“About 11am the 52-year-old driver was intercepted after the truck was travelling on a road not designated for heavy vehicles in Pine Rivers. The driver was found to be unlicensed and a number of infringement notices were issued.

“Just before 3pm the B-double truck was again pulled over, this time on the onramp to the Bruce Highway at Anzac Avenue, Murrumba Downs with the same driver at the wheel.

“The prime mover was impounded for 48hrs.

“People must realise if they flout the law they will be caught,” Ms Spence said.

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