Police have put out a call to the public urging motorists to put their safety first before taking risks on the roads these holidays.
After only just five days of the Christmas road safety campaign, five people have been killed on Queensland roads and close to four drink drivers have been intercepted with a blood alcohol reading of 0.15 or higher.
Acting Inspector Sean O’Neill, State Traffic Support Branch said police were disappointed in the number of drivers caught drink and drug driving and speeding so far during the festive season.
“Police are out in force across the State and yet we still see drivers flagrantly disregarding the road rules and taking unnecessary risks with their life and the lives of others on our roads.
“Everyone knows that this time of year the roads are extremely busy with holiday makers and people should be taking extra care, but for many, this is not the case,” Acting Inspector O’Neill said.
Across the state 307 people have been charged with drink driving, with 49 drivers 0.15 per cent or above, 15 caught drink (UIL) and or drug driving and 10 drivers failing to supply a specimen of breath.
“It is disappointing to see motorists taking unnecessary risks. Statistics show us that drink driving, speeding, driving fatigued and not wearing seat belts are major contributing factors to people dying or being seriously injured on our roads.”
A Christmas road safety message
