Queensland Police Service has charged 9584 people following state-wide road safety blitz Operation Spring Break during the September school holiday period.
Over the course of the operation, from September 14-29, police conducted 40,506 Roadside Breath Tests and 2265 Roadside Drug Tests.
Operations resulted in 446 drivers being charged with drink-driving and 417 motorists with drug-driving.
In addition to these incidents, 3606 motorists were issued speeding offences and 126 with seat belt offences.
Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath Channells said that while the majority of motorists did the right thing, it was the minority who drove dangerously and put the lives of all road users at risk.
“QPS is dedicated to keep motorists safe by enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for those found to be driving dangerously,” he said.
“Every decision you make behind the wheel not only impacts yourself, but all those around you on the road.
“Simple things like wearing a seatbelt significantly improves your chances of surviving a crash. Yet almost one in ten Queenslanders still admit to not always wearing one.
“Too many lives have been lost on Queensland roads this year and we do not want to see this figure climb any higher.”
As students across Queensland have now returned to school, QPS wants to remind road users that school speed zones are back in place to create a safe environment for children.
Police will be patrolling school zones throughout Queensland and targeting dangerous driving, including speeding.
