| Queensland border checkpoints have now been reinstated at all major border crossings across the Gold Coast. To ensure priority and timely access through the road borders, police are urging all motorists to print their border declaration passes and display it on their windscreen. “If you do not have access to a printer, please ensure you have the border pass easily accessible on your smart device,” Queensland Police said in a statement. Motorists can expect police-controlled vehicle checkpoints at three locations across the Gold Coast: Gold Coast Highway and Coolangatta Road M1 Northbound near Stewarts Road, Griffith Street and Stuart Street, Coolangatta. Hard border closures will be in place in the following locations: Boundary Street and Clarke Street, Dixon Street and Bay Street, Miles Street, Leeward Terrace and Tooloon Street, Kent Street near Murraba Crescent, Tomewin Mountain Road, Currumbin Valley, Dixon & Florence, Nerang, Murwillumbah Road, Natural Bridge. Motorists and residents can expect high visibility checks and patrols at these locations. “Delays are expected at the road border checkpoints as people adopt to the new border restrictions,” QPS said. “Travellers are asked to plan accordingly and to remain patient.” Providing false information on the declaration or entering Queensland unlawfully could result in a $4,003 fine. The Queensland Entry Declaration can be accessed at www.qld.gov.au/border-pass and is valid for fourteen days. |
Hard borders in place across Gold Coast
