Queensland police issued 3,788 traffic infringements to drivers over the Easter long weekend including 1,217 to speeding drivers while 471 motorists were caught while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Acting Chief Superintendent Ray Rohweder said one life was lost on Queensland roads and 60 injury crashes were recorded across the state.
"As far as we're concerned, one life lost on our roads is one too many, A/Chief Superintendent Rohweder said.
"The impacts of these crashes are widespread throughout our community not only with those who must deal with losing a loved one but also those coming to terms with lifelong injuries.
"It's a real reminder that your actions on the road can have real consequences."
Acting Chief Superintendent Rohweder said overall police were pleased with driver behaviour over the long weekend but there were still many preventable incidents putting lives in danger.
"Our officers conducted 56,354 roadside breath tests, detecting 276 drivers who were drink driving and a further 195 driving under the influence of drugs," he said.
"This is simply not acceptable - this is behaviour that puts their lives, their passengers and others in the community at risk.
"Officers also had a highly visible presence on our islands, beaches and inland tracks which saw increased traffic over the long weekend to remind drivers of their responsibilities.
"A 19-year-old Oxley man was issued with two infringements after police observed him hooning along the beach at the Sunshine Coast.
"This poor decision resulted in the driver being intercepted by police, but this could have ended much worse for him, others driving along the sand and families enjoying the beach.
"Driving on our beaches is a different experience but the road rules still apply. It's important that motorists take this responsibility seriously. A safer drive starts with you."
