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NABBED:
Constable James Borovida uses a laser speed detection device
at HMAS Stirling last month in an effort to enforce WA’s
rules of the road.
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Photo:
ABPH Quentin Mushins
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The boys in blue will be out and about on Western Australia’s
Garden Island enforcing the rules of the road.
For personnel working on Garden Island, the sight of WA Police
vehicles and booze buses on the Island will be a regular, but
random, occurrence as they help the Naval Police Coxswains enforce
the road rules. During a recent visit, 269 drivers, both defence
and civilian, were tested.
Three drivers were detected with alcohol, but on further testing
came under .05. Other infringements resulted in tickets for speeding,
unlicensed vehicles and a yellow sticker for an unroadworthy car.
Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling, CMDR Paul Bartlett, makes no
apologies for inviting the Western Australia Police to police
Garden Island’s road.
“Far too many of our personnel think they are bullet proof and
are prepared to ignore the road rules on Garden Island,” the CO
said. “The Western Australia Police support in enforcing the rules
is much appreciated.””
