Queensland Police have launched a state-wide road safety operation, including in Noosa, ahead of the busy Christmas and New Year period.
Operation Mistletoe will see an increased number of police patrolling Queensland roads.
A total of 289 lives have already been lost on Queensland roads in 2025.
Motorists are being urged to make safe choices this festive season, with 289 lives tragically already lost on Queensland roads in 2025.
Operation X-Ray Mistletoe – a high-visibility police operation to reduce road fatalities – begins this Saturday, December 13 and will run across the entire holiday period with a targeted crackdown on speeding and impaired driving, including drink and drug driving on both roads and waterways.
Police will conduct thousands of roadside and on-water drug and alcohol tests throughout the operation, supported by specialist officers, mobile patrols and targeted enforcement activities across high-risk locations.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie urged Queensland motorists to make smart choices and follow road rules especially during the busy Christmas period.
“Tragically, 289 lives have already been lost on Queensland roads this year – that’s 289 families whose lives have been torn apart and forever changed with every holiday now a constant reminder of their loss,” Minister Purdie said.
“As we approach the busy Christmas and New Year period, the Crisafulli Government is urging motorists to make smart choices and follow Queensland’s road rules.
“And if you don’t follow the rules – our police will be out in force.”
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said 289 families were without a loved one this Christmas as he urged Queenslanders to take responsibility for the choices they make every time they get behind the wheel or take to the water.
“These are not just numbers – these represent a parent, child, partner, mate,” Commissioner Gollschewski said.
“Whether you’re heading to a Christmas party, driving to a holiday destination or out on the water, expect to see police. If you choose to speed, drink or drug drive, or take risks, you will be caught.
“This holiday season, make the choices that save lives.
“We want every Queenslander to arrive home safely.”
Road Policing and Regional Support Commands’ Acting Assistant Commissioner Adam Guild reiterated that police want everyone to make it home safely – not just this holiday period but every day.
“We know that most Queenslanders do the right thing, and I thank those road users who make responsible choices,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Guild said.
“But for those putting themselves, and other road users, at risk – police will be ready to respond the moment you make that choice.”
To learn more about road safety and QPS’ initiatives to help make Queensland safer, visit: www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/road-safety
