A MOTORIST ignored road closed signs and drove towards floodwater in a move which angered police.
The man copped a $186 fine and was handed three demerit points in the incident on Beaudesert Nerang Road about 9.30am Wednesday.
Police said the driver ignored the signs and was stopped by officers who were checking on the closed road.
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Sergeant Lawrie Catterson slammed the driver's actions, and reminded motorists to obey signs.
"Road closed signs are enforceable," Sergeant Catterson said.
He praised most drivers for obeying directions.
"Most people have been sensible around floodwater and not putting themselves at risk," Sergeant Catterson said.
Most people have been sensible around floodwater and not putting themselves at risk
- Lawrie Catterson
Police also urged motorists to re-evaluate their travel times as floodwater remains over the Mount Lindesay Highway at Jimboomba.
The water has closed the south-bound lanes of the new section between Johanna Street and Camp Cable Road.
Traffic is being diverted onto the high side, causing congestion and delays for drivers.
It was backed up to the Millstream Road intersection this morning.
"People need to plan their trip and know that it's going to be bad in the next couple of days," Sergeant Catterson said.
"They need to plan ahead."
Cash registers, laptop stolen
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two cash registers were taken, food left to spoil and toilets vandalised at Greenbank State School.
The incident happened between 5pm March 19 and 7am March 22.
Offenders forced entry through a door before stealing the empty registers and a laptop.
They left two freezers at the canteen open, leaving food to spoil over the weekend.
Police said the damage bill was about $3000.
They urged anyone who knew anything about the incident to phone Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Policelink on 131 444.
Roo encounter
A close encounter with a roo on the Mount Lindesay Highway has officers warning the public to be careful.
A kangaroo jumped out in front of the Jimboomba police's Hilux this morning, north of the Camp Cable Road intersection.
The incident happened about 6.40am.
Police flashed their lights to warn other drivers, but a south-bound motorist hit the roo. It then hopped away.
"Drivers need to be vigilant as floodwater is pushing kangaroos and other animals closer to the roads," Sergeant Catterson said.
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