Queensland Police Service (QPS) will maintain its focus on reducing road trauma as two major road safety operations – Operation X-Ray Surety and Operation X-Ray Mistletoe – conclude, achieving significant enforcement outcomes and bolstering community safety across the state.
Behind every statistic is a life changed forever. These operations were driven by one clear goal, which was to reduce the behaviours that continue to result in serious injury and loss of life on Queensland roads.
Operation X-Ray Surety, launched on 3 November 2025 in response to an increase in the use of e-mobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters, alongside a concerning rise in unsafe and non-compliant riding behaviours.
The operation combined high-visibility patrols, education and targeted enforcement to protect riders, pedestrians and other road users.
Across Queensland, police issued more than 2,700 infringements to e-mobility users during the operation.
This included:
- 2,100 infringements for failing to wear a helmet
- 200 for riding on prohibited roads
- 80 for speeding.
A further 142 non-compliant devices were removed from Queensland roads to reduce the risk of serious or fatal crashes.
Road Policing and Regional Support Command (RPRSC) Assistant Commissioner Adam Guild said the operation focused on preventing harm, particularly among young riders.
"Over the 12 weeks Operation X-Ray Surety ran, our officers worked tirelessly to reduce risk and prevent serious injury, with more than 2,700 infringements issued to those putting themselves and others in danger," Assistant Commissioner Guild said.
"Importantly, this operation went beyond enforcement.
"Our officers spent countless hours in schools and local communities educating parents, guardians and young riders about how to use e-mobility devices safely and legally.
"As these devices continue to grow in popularity, supervision, education and responsibility are critical, particularly when children are involved."
On 13 December 2025, QPS also launched Operation X-Ray Mistletoe, the annual holiday road safety blitz aimed at reducing the behaviours most commonly linked to fatal crashes, including speeding and drink and drug driving.
During the operation, police detected more than 32,100 traffic offences, including:
- 16,000 speeding offences
- 300 seatbelt offences
- 200 distracted driving offences.
Officers also conducted more than 177,500 roadside breath tests and 7,200 roadside drug tests, detecting more than 1,800 drink drivers and 1,500 drug drivers.
RPRSC Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler said the operation targeted behaviours that continue to devastate Queensland families.
"Speeding, drink and drug driving, distraction, fatigue and failing to wear a seatbelt remain the leading contributors to deadly crashes on our roads," Chief Superintendent Wheeler said.
"In 2025, we saw a concerning increase in fatal crashes involving speeding and impairment, in particular.
"Operation X-Ray Mistletoe was about reducing the presence of those high-risk drivers before tragedy occurred."
Recent enforcement outcomes highlight the ongoing danger posed by extreme behaviour on Queensland roads.
On 6 January, Road Policing Task Force officers intercepted a 23-year-old Jimboomba woman on Stanmore Road at Yatala, allegedly travelling at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.
She was issued a $1,919 fine and received a six-month licence suspension.
On 29 December, Logan Highway Patrol officers charged a 51-year-old Beaudesert man with drink driving after he allegedly failed to stop at a roadside breath testing site.
His breath alcohol concentration was allegedly recorded at 0.180 per cent.
He is due to appear in Beaudesert Magistrates Court on 10 February.
While Operation X-Ray Mistletoe has concluded, Chief Superintendent Wheeler emphasised that road safety enforcement continues year-round.
"As students return to school, Queenslanders can expect to see police on our roads and in school zones," Chief Superintendent Wheeler said.
"Dangerous behaviours such as speeding and drink driving will not be tolerated.
"Safer roads start with you. Every decision you make behind the wheel, matters, and together – through education, enforcement and personal responsibility, we can prevent further loss and help ensure everyone makes it home safely in 2026."
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
