Operation Spring Break Success

Queensland Police Service (QPS) successfully concluded “Operation Spring Break,” a targeted campaign aimed at enhancing road safety on the beaches of Wide Bay Burnett district. The operation, which lasted from September 20 to October 6, involved rigorous patrolling and enforcement on the beaches, including Rainbow Beach, K’Gari, and KinKuna.

Throughout the operation, police conducted 2,700 breath tests, discovering four cases of alleged drink driving. Additionally, three drivers were suspected of drug driving, and a total of 203 traffic infringement notices were issued for various violations such as speeding and failure to wear seatbelts. In one notable case, a 39-year-old man from Tingalpa was fined for allowing a young child to ride unrestrained on a passenger’s lap.

Superintendent Anne Vogler of the Wide Bay Burnett District highlighted the overarching goals of the operation. She expressed satisfaction with the operation’s results, emphasizing the importance of seatbelt usage and adherence to road rules, especially on beaches where drivers might typically lower their guard. The operation also aimed to educate and enforce, with hopes of achieving zero incidents of drug or drink driving in future.

The campaign reflects QPS’s ongoing commitment to road safety and its broader effort to combat the “Fatal Five” driving behaviors: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction. These efforts are part of a larger strategy to reduce the number of fatal and serious crashes, particularly during high-traffic periods such as school holidays.