A DUNWICH police sergeant is calling for people to report domestic violence after officers were called to several incidents on North Stradbroke Island in the past fortnight.
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It comes after a 32-year-old Dunwich man was arrested on Monday for breaching no-contact bail conditions.
Police say the man received a three-month jail sentence, wholly suspended for 12 months.
Sergeant Darren Scanlan said offenders had pursued victims in some recent domestic violence cases.
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"Domestic violence is not tolerated in any community and I urge everyone to report all instances," he said.
"Even if they are unsure, contact police and let us investigate and assist those involved."
Man blows over in school zone
A 41-year-old Straddie visitor blew over the limit after being caught speeding in a Dunwich school zone.
The Maudsland man will face Cleveland Magistrates Court after returning a blood alcohol reading of 0.69.
He was pulled over after being clocked at 47km/h as he approached a children's crossing in the school zone outside Dunwich State School.
Sergeant Scanlan said the man decided to drive despite still feeling the full effects of a big night.
"He drove past a highly visible police vehicle parked in a highly visible school zone and obviously wasn't paying attention," he said.
"I make no apologies for strictly enforcing school zone speed limits to protect the youngest in our community as they attend school."
Speeding problematic on island
SPEEDING remains an issue on North Stradbroke Island, with police issuing 14 tickets to motorists in the past two weeks.
One driver was caught travelling at 100km/h in a 70km/h zone on East Coast Road at Dunwich, and another at 73km/h in a 50km/h zone on Mooloomba Road at Point Lookout.
Sergeant Scanlan said speed limits were in place to protect drivers and wildlife.
"Two of the highest speeds happened at dusk when wildlife is most active," he said.
"We had two kangaroos jump across the front of our patrol vehicle just before we detected the driver speeding on Mooloomba Road.
"There is a big difference in a vehicle's stopping distance, which could be the difference between stopping in time or having an animal coming through your windscreen."
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