The Queensland Police Service will coordinate a state-wide traffic policing operation between April 5 and April 26 designed to reduce the number of serious injuries, fatal traffic crashes and road related crime over the Easter school holidays.
The Easter Road Safety Campaign will include strategies such as a highly visible police presence on highways and roads, targeted operations at locations where an increase in road users is likely and static and mobile random driver testing regarding alcohol and/or drugs with a focus on locations more likely to be carrying high volumes of road users.
The campaign will target the Fatal Five – speeding, drink/drug, fatigue, seat belt use and driver distraction/inattention.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said history showed Easter could be a dangerous time on Queensland roads.
“One death on our roads is too many, and there is more we can all do to get the road toll town to zero,” Mr Bailey said.
“By obeying the road rules when you’re driving, walking or riding – you’re helping make our roads a safer place for everyone.”
Commissioner Ian Stewart said research had shown that a high police presence on major road networks during peak holiday periods provided community reassurance and also served as a deterrent to those engaging in high-risk behaviour.
“Officers will be out in force conducting roadside testing for drugs and alcohol, as well as covert and overt speed enforcement in high-risk zones,” Commissioner Stewart said.
