This week is Queensland Road Safety Week – a time to come together as a community and focus on how we can all make our roads safer.
In 2024, 303 people lost their lives on Queensland roads and another 7,565 people were seriously injured. Tragically, this represents a 4.6% increase in road fatalities compared to the previous year. These numbers are more than just statistics – behind every one is a family, a friend, and a community forever changed.
Just recently, Queensland was reminded of how devastating road trauma can be, with a tragic crash in Logan where a driver was charged with manslaughter following the deaths of two pedestrians. Stories like this highlight why road safety must be a priority for all of us. Read more here.
Why This Week Matters
Road safety isn’t just about rules and regulations – it’s about protecting the people we care about. Whether you’re driving to work, heading out with friends, or taking the kids to sport, every trip matters. Small decisions make a big difference.
What We Can Do Together
Here are some simple but powerful ways we can all contribute:
Slow down – arriving a few minutes later is always better than not arriving at all.
Stay off the phone – distractions can wait until the car is parked.
Don’t drive tired – if you’re yawning or struggling to concentrate, it’s time for a break.
Drive sober – alcohol and drugs affect judgment and reaction time.
Belt up – seatbelts save lives, every time.
This Queensland Road Safety Week, we invite you to make a personal commitment to safer driving. What’s one thing you will change to keep yourself and others safe on the road?
I’ll take a breath – and won’t rush!
I won’t weave in and out of traffic.
If someone else is being reckless – I will “let them”.
I will pay attention!
I won’t drive tired.
I will avoid driving if I am drinking (even one glass).
We’re one team, Queensland – what is your action to drive like it?
💛 #oneteamqld
