Urgent Plea for Road Safety After One Hundred Deaths in Queensland This Year

Queensland Police Service (QPS) has issued an urgent plea to all road users following the tragic milestone of one hundred lives lost on Queensland roads this year. The deadliest month so far has been April, claiming 27 lives in road crashes across the state. As National Road Safety Week comes to a close, QPS Road Policing and Regional Support Command Acting Assistant Commissioner Shane Holmes expressed deep concern over the continued loss of lives on the roads despite increased patrols, operations, and awareness campaigns.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Holmes emphasized that the 100 lives lost are not just statistics, but real people including mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, and friends. QPS is utilizing advanced data and technology to identify high-risk behaviors and areas to target enforcement and education efforts in an ongoing commitment to road safety. However, enforcement alone is not enough, and road safety is a shared responsibility for all road users.

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Metro North Assistant Commissioner Tony Armstrong echoed the sentiment, stating that every life lost on the roads is a tragedy with far-reaching impacts. He urged road users to make safe choices such as slowing down, driving sober, and avoiding distractions to prevent further fatalities. The Queensland Police Service is dedicated to reducing the number of lives lost on the roads by promoting awareness of the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviors that contribute to serious crashes.

Road safety remains a critical issue, and it is essential for every driver, rider, passenger, and pedestrian to play their part in ensuring safety on Queensland roads. For more information on staying safe on the roads, resources are available on the Queensland Police Service website. In case of emergencies, contact Emergency at 000, Policelink at 131 444, or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.