- Three Queenslanders have lost their lives on our roads these school holidays
- Police have conducted 14,676 RBTs, with 341 people detected drink or drug driving
- Police continue to do everything to keep Queenslanders safe on our roads but are pleading with motorists to do their part
Police are pleading with motorists to drive safely this Easter long weekend after charging more than 340 people with drink and drug driving offences so far these school holidays.
Operation Victor Easter has been underway since Saturday April 1, with three people killed on Queensland roads in just five days.
Any death is a tragedy for the family and friends involved, as well as the first responders.
Already this year, 62 lives have been lost on Queensland roads, 23 of those were motorbike riders.
Quotes attributable to Police Minister Mark Ryan:
“Three people have lost their lives on Queensland roads these school holidays. That is three families who are now making funeral arrangements rather than enjoying their time off. This number is simply too high,” Mark Ryan said.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to those families as well as those who have already lost a loved one on Queensland roads this year.
“Police have been out in force on our roads doing their part to bring this number down, but motorists have a vital role to play.
“Don’t drive affected by alcohol or drugs, don’t speed, don’t drive while tired or distracted and wear your seatbelt. These are really simple measures, but they are critical.
“One wrong decision on our roads can end your life or someone else’s, and one death can ruin the lives of dozens of people.
“We know we can do better, and we’re pleading with motorists to do better,” Mark Ryan said.
