Logan District police are using Queensland Road Safety Week as a platform to urge drivers to prioritise road safety and make responsible choices behind the wheel.
So far in the Logan Police District 15 people have lost their lives in road crashes.
One life lost on our roads is one life too many and we implore all road users to act responsibly when travelling on our streets.
Education, detection and enforcement are important tools for police whose aim is to save lives on our roads.
Speeding, inattention, and driving under the influence remain significant causes of serious crashes. We're asking everyone on the roads to take road safety seriously and be aware of the potential consequences of reckless driving.
Queensland Road Safety Week, which concludes tomorrow, August 30, is an annual initiative aimed at promoting safe driving habits and reducing road incidents across the state.
Logan police have been actively involved in various road safety operations throughout the week, reinforcing the message that all of us should be involved with road safety.
Logan police highlighted two recent cases that underscore the critical need for drivers to adhere to speed limits.
On August 24, a 28-year-old Jimboomba man was caught driving a Ford F150 at 166km/h in a 80km/h zone on the Mount Lindesay Highway at Park Ridge South. The driver's licence was suspended for six months, and he was fined $1854 for driving at 86km/h over the speed limit.
On the same day, a 31-year-old Boronia Heights woman was detected driving a Jeep Patriot at 126km/h in a 80km/h zone, also on the Mount Lindesay Highway at Park Ridge South. She received a six-month licence suspension and a $1854 fine for exceeding the speed limit by 46km/h.
These incidents serve as a stark reminder that speeding is not only illegal but also incredibly dangerous. The higher the speed, the greater the risk of serious injury or death.
Queensland Road Safety Week is a Queensland Government initiative delivered in partnership by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Police Service. The campaign encourages all road users - drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians - to play their part in making the state's roads safer.
By putting road safety first, we can all contribute to reducing accidents and saving lives on Queensland roads.
Police have released the below vision:
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
