Commissioner Stewart said this year’s campaign would involve a highly visible police presence and a series of targeted traffic operations across the state.
“Sadly 40 people lost their lives while more than 2171 people were injured in traffic crashes during last year’s campaign,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“We know the devastating impact traffic crashes have across the community and we must do everything we can to reduce the trauma on our roads."
Police will be particularly targeting the Fatal Five – speeding, drink and drug driving, distraction, fatigue and seat belts.
The Christmas Road Safety Campaign will be conducted over four phases, starting on December 8 and finishing on January 25.
FAST FACTS
- 226 people lost their lives on Queensland roads so far this year
- 1 in 5 road fatalities involved a speeding driver
- 1 in 4 road fatalities involved a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- 40 fatalities and 2171 people injured from traffic crashes during last year’s 50-day campaign
- 506 000 RBTs and 7842 drug tests were conducted during last year’s campaign
- $378 and three demerit points is the current first offence fine for using your mobile phone while operating a vehicle.
(Source: MyPolice Queensland Police News article posted 7 Dec 2017)
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