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A mining operator said he was in a negative headspace after splitting from his partner when police found him drug-driving in Moranbah.
Samuel James Slater faced Mackay Magistrates Court on May 19 after he was caught driving with methylamphetamine in his system along Mills Ave, Moranbah at 9.21pm on March 12.
Acting magistrate Leanne Scoines said the father-of-two was “rolling the dice” risking his livelihood with what was “completely unacceptable conduct”.
Ms Scoines fined the 29 year old, who pleaded guilty to driving with a relevant drug in his saliva, $500 and disqualified his licence for one month.
No conviction was recorded.
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It was late at night when Rhys William Barlow drove straight through a give way sign south west of Mackay, smashing into a ute and seriously injuring one of the passengers.
He later told police he may have been fatigued and did not see the warning sign.
This serves as an important reminder for road safety.
Mackay Magistrates Court heard Barlow, then 19, had a zero blood alcohol reading, no drugs in his system, was not speeding and there was no indication of dangerous driving. Rhys William Barlow leaves Mackay courthouse after pleading guilty to driving without due care and attention causing grievous bodily harm over a serious traffic crash south west of Mackay