Road safety crackdown over school holidays as death toll climbs

As Operation Cold Snap targets dangerous driving on the school holidays, video shows motorists being nabbed way over the speed limit. WATCH NOW

Police Minister Mark Ryan has announced the launch of a road safety crackdown to help stop preventable deaths as the 2021 road toll soars beyond last year’s figures.
Operation Cold Snap has been announced as the Queensland Police Service’s annual winter school holiday road safety campaign, as the Minister seeks to stamp out preventable tragedies by targeting seatbelt use, fatigue and speeding.

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“If you’re out on the roads and not adhering to the road rules, you can expect to see police,” Mr Ryan said.

“We are asking the community to help make this a safe and enjoyable break for all.”
The announcement comes as the state’s 2021 road toll soared to 129, up 19 on the same time last year in one of the deadliest years on Queensland roads.

Assistant Commissioner Ben Marcus said an average of 31 people were killed and 166 seriously injured on Queensland roads each year as a result of not wearing a seatbelt.

“We have already seen far too many losses on our roads, so as Queenslanders and their families embark on their holidays around the state, we are urging them to take responsibility for their actions behind the wheel,” Mr Marcus said.

QPS said road users should expect to see police anywhere, anytime, particularly around the busiest roads such as the Bruce Highway and Pacific Motorway.

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