The Queensland Police Service is reminding road users of their shared responsibility in helping to reduce the number of lives lost on local roads as part of this year's Queensland Road Safety Week.
From August 18 to 22, a series of high visibility road safety activities will take place across Ipswich, Darling Downs and South West Districts, targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt , driving distracted and driving fatigued.
Police say the Fatal Five are major contributors to crashes and are preventable behaviours.
As of 17 August, 187 lives have been tragically lost on Queensland roads so far this year.
This includes, 11 lives lost across the Ipswich District, 19 lives lost across the Darling Downs District and three lives lost across the South West District.
A total of 302 people lost their lives on Queensland roads last year, including 64 across the Southern Region.
Police will also be using this week's educational activities towards improving the safety of motorcycle riders, e-scooters, e-bike riders, cyclists and pedestrians.
Southern Region Assistant Commissioner Andrew Vanderbyl says with increased local traffic in the region it is important all drivers actively check for those road users especially when turning or changing lanes.
"They have less protection than those in vehicles and are more likely to be seriously hurt in a crash, so I'm asking everyone to be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times, said Assistant Commissioner Vanderbyl.
"All it takes is one moment of distraction one wrong judgement or one tired blink and a life can be shattered.
"We are urging our communities to be 'One Team' and drive or ride with the wellbeing of all road users in mind, so everyone makes it home safely to their families."
Assistant Commissioner Vanderbyl is encouraging residents to learn more about road safety by attending any one of the free events being hosted across the region this week.
"These events are designed to educate the public on the importance of road safety in an engaging and interactive way," said Assistant Commissioner Vanerbyl.
"By working with our partner agencies, we can continue our commitment to reducing the number of lives lost and serious injuries on Queensland roads."
2025 Queensland Road Safety Week key activities:
Monday, August 18: Road Safety Week Launch, 10am, Empire Theatre Precinct Lawn, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba
Tuesday, August 19: QPS and RACQ 'Blooms' event ,9am, Grand Central Shopping Centre, outside Kmart, Corner Dent and Margaret Streets, Toowoomba
Wednesday, August 20: Road Safety Week Free Community Day, 10am - 2pm, Schulte's Central, 4424 Warrego Highway, Plainland
Thursday, August 21: Oakey Community Road Safety BBQ, 2pm - 4pm, Rotary Park, 51 Campbell Street, Oakey
Friday, August 22: Road Safety Week multi-agency display, 10am, Bunnings carpark, 239 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba North
Road users can also expect to see an increased police presence on local roads throughout the week targeting the Fatal Five road behaviours.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing number of lives lost on our roads. Road safety is everyone's responsibility.
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