Police have called out drivers for making poor choices including a drunk father accused of speeding with three children in the car and a motorcyclist who allegedly crashed while evading sirens.
While most Canberrans did the right thing over the long weekend, several were caught under the influence of alcohol or drugs as ACT Policing officers conducted more than 1000 roadside breathe tests.
"Rural Patrol officers also caught four drivers speeding in the western fringe of the ACT and two drivers returned positive breath testing results," a police spokeswoman said.
"General duties officers attached to Tuggeranong station made three arrests for road safety incidents."
She said three people were facing charges, with more expected to be laid.
One of them, on October 6, was a 31-year-old man seen allegedly speeding in a blue Kia Carnival about 3.30pm on Ashley Drive, Monash.
"[The vehicle] was also carrying his partner and four children," police said.
"The vehicle was followed until it turned into Theodore when police activated their emergency lights and sirens.
"The man did not stop for police and continued driving to his home."
Officers said the man was subjected to a breathe test, when he stepped out of the vehicle, which is said to have returned a positive result.
"He was arrested and taken to Tuggeranong Police Station where further testing returned a blood alcohol content of 0.179 grams of alcohol in 210 litres of breath - more than three times the legal limit," police have alleged.
The man was charged with drink driving, his licence was suspended and police said further charges were expected.
The officer in charge of ACT road policing said while most motorists had done the right thing over the weekend, some had deliberately ignored road rules.
"Their actions were incredibly dangerous to themselves and the community." Inspector Mark Steel said.
"While the majority of drivers did the right thing on the weekend, it is concerning that we are still seeing people completely ignoring any sort of due care for other members of the community and driving under the influence."
Additionally, a 20-year-old driver in a black Volkswagen Polo was caught allegedly travelling at 144kmh in an 80kmh zone on Drakeford Drive, Kambah, about 11:20pm on October 6.
"When police stopped the driver, he was found to have a suspended driver's licence and was an unaccompanied learner driver," the spokeswoman said.
The man's vehicle was seized and he is said to be facing five charges.
The charges include speeding, driving as an unaccompanied learner driver, not displaying L-plates, driving an unregistered car and driving with a suspended licence.
In another instance on October 7, police said a blue and black motorcycle turned into Richardson about 5.20pm and rapidly accelerated.
"The rider continued to accelerate away from police," police said alleging the motorcycle was reportedly stolen.
Officers followed the 35-year-old driver, a Lyons resident, to Chisholm where he is believed to have lost control of the bike before crashing at an intersection.
The man, accused of breaching bail conditions, was also charged with not stopping for police, aggravated furious driving, riding unlicenced, and riding a vehicle without consent.
He faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday, while the other two men facing charges are expected to appear at a later date.
