A SCHOOL bus driver has been charged with drink driving after allegedly exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit during a morning school run.

Logan Police Superintendent Ben Hanbidge said the driver of the privately-owned bus was one of more than 50 caught during Operation Collude which targeted various offences including speeding and drink driving.

Supt Hanbidge said the 53-year-old bus driver was breath-tested at 7.50am during a school run and allegedly returned a reading of 0.07.

A spokesman said there were no details on whether there were children on board the privately-owned bus at the time.

The driver is scheduled to appear in Beenleigh’s Southern Districts Magistrates Court on January 6, 2016.

A Springwood Road Policing Command Unit spokesman said heavy vehicle drivers, including bus drivers, are required to be have a zero-alcohol level when in control of a vehicle.

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Supt Hanbidge said he was worried other offenders may have evaded police.

“We are concerned that this is only the tip of the iceberg. These people have scant regard for the safety of their own children, other students, and other motorists,” he said.

“We will be continuing with this initiative (in 2016) and police will have a zero tolerance to school zone traffic offences.

“I hope parents use some common sense, if they have to collect their kids, then they just don’t drink.”