Brisbane police have detected 93 offences resulting in charges during an entertainment precinct road safety crackdown that led into the school holidays.
The city's road networks account for the highest volume of traffic in South East Queensland. At the heart of Brisbane is the entertainment precinct which connects to suburbs on both sides of the city by a myriad of major arterials.
Overnight between 19 to 20 September, strategic traffic enforcement sites were set up at key roads including River Terrace, Main Street and Shafston Avenue at Kangaroo Point.
4,268 random breath tests (RBTs) and 15 random drug tests (RDTs) were conducted, detecting 61 people driving under the influence of alcohol and 9 people driving under the influence of drugs.
Throughout the night officers from Brisbane's highway patrol units, supported by officers from Tactical Crime Squad, General duties and Road Policing Command also conducted large-scale proactive high visibility and covert patrols across the city.
The large-scale traffic operation also resulted in the detection of other offences such as a vehicle without lights.
North Brisbane District Acting Superintendent Jon Kent says there is no excuse for endangering the lives of others on the roads.
"The fatal five messaging is not new, and every motorist has a responsibility to ensure their actions are not needlessly going to risk someone else's life."
"With the school holidays now underway, drivers need to carefully consider the potential impact their choices can have on entire families and communities if they drive carelessly."
"Don't wait for a preventable accident to start taking road safety seriously."
South Brisbane District Officer in Charge of Highway Patrol Upper Mt Gravatt, Acting Senior Sergeant Jay Jordan says it is disappointing to see so many drivers operating vehicles while under the influence.
"It is unacceptable that some members of our community are still choosing to drive whilst affected by alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and drugs remain a significant contributing factor to fatal and injury traffic crashes in Brisbane."
"Police will continue to conduct highly visible, proactive and intelligence driven enforcement, however we call on all members of our community to help make our roads safer by making safer choices when deciding to drive a vehicle."
"Your decisions as a driver are crucial in making our communities and roads safer."
Brisbane motorists can expect to see increased patrols and traffic enforcements throughout the school holidays for the ongoing Operation Spring Break.
These targeted enforcement activities are in addition to the daily proactive patrols conducted by Highway Patrol and General Duties police across the region.
Brisbane Operation Xray Moffett results:
- RBTs: 4,268
- Drink Drivers: 61
- Drug Drivers: 9
- TINs: 60
- Disqualified/unlicensed drivers: 16
- Unregistered/uninsured vehicles: 5
- Total Charges: 93
Lives lost stats as of 23 September:
- Queensland: 221 compared to 209 in 2024.
- Brisbane: 31 compared to 34 in 2024.
Brisbane's north: 9 compared to 20 in 2024.
Brisbane's south: 22 compared to 14 in 2024.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
