Capricornia Highway Patrol will be saturating roads these school holidays to ensure road users stay safe this Easter break.
With Easter historically being a dangerous time on Queensland's roads, officers will be out in force from April 4 to April 21, urging motorists to keep road safety a priority.
In addition to high-visibility patrols, police are set to ramp up drug testing during Easter.
So far this year, Queensland Police Service (QPS) has conducted more than 488,000 random breath tests and more than 185,000 roadside drug tests across Queensland, detecting more than 9,200 motorists over the legal alcohol limit and more than 37,600 positive indications that motorist have driven under the influence of illicit drugs.
Capricornia Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Ewan Findlater said road users can expect to see police anywhere and at any time these school holidays.
"Easter is one of the busiest times on our roads, with families and tourists often making use of the long weekend to travel longer distances and often down roads they haven't travelled before," said Senior Sergeant Findlater.
Additionally, Senior Sergeant Findlater is urging motorists to be patient on the roads following the district's recent wet weather and flooding.
"Stay alert, drive to conditions, and remember that if it's flooded, forget it," Senior Sergeant Findlater said.
"Be aware of and avoid the fatal five: speeding, wearing a seatbelt, driving under the influence, fatigue and distraction."
"Road safety is everyone's responsibility, and we want everyone to enjoy a safe and happy Easter."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
