School zones are back in force across Queensland as the State returns from the Easter holiday break lamenting a tragic road toll.
Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath Channells said the Queensland Police Service (QPS) was urging motorists to take care on the roads now that school was back.
“Tragically, 21 people lost their lives on Queensland roads over the Easter holiday period, taking the total road roll to 82 in 2025.” Acting Chief Superintendent Channells said.
“The devastating reality is that some families spent their Easter holidays grieving their loved ones, instead of getting to spend time together over the break.”
He said the QPS had wrapped up Operation X-Ray Easter with officers conducting more than 30,000 hours of enforcement to drive home the road safety message.
“This resulted in almost 120,000 roadside breath tests and 7500 roadside drug tests conducted between April 4 to April 21.
“Of those tested, almost 2000 drivers were found to be over the legal alcohol limit and more than 750 drivers returned a positive result for drugs and had to undergo further testing.”
Acting Chief Superintendent Channells said police also undertook significant engagement and enforcement action, issuing almost 14,000 Traffic Infringement Notices for serious breaches of the road rules during this period.
He said police were now turning their attention to school zone enforcement and education to ensure pedestrians, including young children, remain safe.
“It is another busy morning on our roads today as school commences and young children return to the classroom, so please drive slowly in school zones and adhere to the speed limits.
“I also ask parents to hold their children’s hands around roads and to remind them that roads and carparks are not safe places to play.”
