Infringement for man who drove through floodwater

Police have issued a traffic infringement notice for a 66-year-old man who drove through floodwater at Wee Waa.

About 3.30pm on Thursday, April 3, officers attached to Oxley Police District were notified of a four-wheel drive which had attempted to drive through a road clearly posted as closed due to flood waters approximately 1.5 metres deep, on Vera Leap Road.

Following an investigation into the incident, police spoke with the driver, a 66-year-old man and issued him with a traffic infringement notice for negligent driving.

Narrabri sector officer-in-charge Chief Inspector Robert Dunn has urged motorists not to drive through flood waters and to use their common sense.

“I again urge motorists not to attempt to drive through flood waters during this dangerous time on our state’s roads,” Chief Insp Dunn said.

“These waters can move fast and quickly overwhelm vehicles. They can also contain all types of dangerous debris.

“Motorists who do decide to drive through these waters are putting themselves and emergency services at risk and will face consequences for their actions,” he said.