Authorities have warned motorists heading out to enjoy the school holidays to take extra care with the state experiencing one of its worst years on the roads.
Queensland is on track to experience one of its worst years on the road with 129 deaths already recorded in 2022 compared to 110 at the same time last year.
Boonah police have encouraged drivers to put safety first heading in to the school holiday period, acknowledging the importance of wearing a seatbelt and planning for rest on long journeys.
Motorcyclists have also been reminded to prioritise their safety with 35 riders having already lost their lives on Queensland roads this year, up by 11 at the same time last year.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said Queensland highways would be busier as holiday-makers set to make the most of their break.
"Queensland's road toll is the worst we've seen in a decade, and sadly the behaviours which contribute to the number of lives lost and serious injuries on our roads are all avoidable," he said.
"The aim is for everyone to get to their holiday destination and arrive back home safely."
The public have also been reminded of several traffic infringement penalty increases that came into effect on July 1.
Running a red light will now incur a $575 fine and three demerit points. People caught not wearing a seatbelt will also be fined $1078 and four demerit points. Speeding fines have also risen with high range speeding now costing $1,653 and eight demerit points.
Mr Bailey said the penalty increase aimed to improve road safety.
"The message is simple, if you don't want to be penalised, do the right thing on our roads."
