Authorities have called on Queenslanders to take care on the road as school holidays begin as police begin a major traffic operation.
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Minister for Police Mark Ryan joined Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating of Road Policing Command to officially launch this year's Operation Spring Break.
The Operation will once again focus on safe driving behaviour throughout the school holiday period.
Assistant Commissioner Keating said the statewide effort would encourage motorists to continue to take care at this time of year and road users should take care and stay safe.
"Everyone needs to ensure they don't become complacent when getting behind the wheel," Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
"It's a great time of the year for road trips, but long trips can be dangerous.
"Driving on unfamiliar roads and long distances is all the more reason to remain alert and take extra care.
"Distractions can have devastating consequences any time behind the wheel.
"We are once again asking drivers to always focus on the road despite what may be happening around them.
"During this period, police will be maintaining a highly visible presence on Queensland roads, but it is ultimately still up to drivers to make the plan and decisions to keep themselves and their families safe this school holiday period."
Minister Ryan said the goal was simply for everyone to reach their destination safely.
"This school holiday based period of high visibility policing on our roads comes at a time when we traditionally see a devastating road toll," Minister Ryan said.