Police from Mackay Whitsunday District and Capricornia District Highway Patrol units have issued more than 458 traffic infringement notices as part of a high-visibility traffic operation.

Operation Xray Overtake took place on major highways across Central Queensland from 20 to 24 October, with the aim of targeting road-related offences and engaging with drivers and motorcyclists.

Officers conducted more than 4,297 roadside breath tests and 174 roadside drug tests, in which 20 people returned a positive result.

458 traffic infringement notices were issued, including 44 for unregistered and uninsured vehicles, 11 for driving without a seatbelt, and 3 for driving with a mobile phone.

281 people were issued with speeding tickets, including a 35-year-old Northern Territory man who was alleg

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