Plan safe holiday: police

THE Easter holidays are just around the corner and local police are urging motorists to be prepared if they plan to travel.
Senior Sergeant McReight of Noosa Heads police said it was important to take steps in planning a safe holiday.
“Don’t leave for your driving holiday straight after work when you’re tired and sometimes frustrated,” he said.
“Have a good night’s sleep and leave the next morning and make sure you stop every two hours to rest and revive.”
Sen Sgt McReight said it was also important to check your car to make sure it was in good condition.
“Check the tyres, water, oil and make sure it’s in good condition before hitting the road,” he said.
“We also ask people to secure their homes and have the neighbour bring in your mail. It makes a criminal’s job much harder if your house is secured.”
Sen Sgt McReight said local and state police would also be out in force over the holidays, with traffic operations planned for major highways and North Shore beach.
“Last year on the Thursday before Good Friday, we caught 44 people speeding in an eight-hour period, with the highest speed 34 kilometres over the limit,” Sen Sgt McReight said.
“That’s disappointing, especially when 90 per cent of those caught were locals speeding in their own neighbourhood.”