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Mayor supports Christmas road safety campaign

ipfirstDecember 8, 2017
QUEENSLAND police have launched their annual 50-day road safety campaign to bring a highly visible police presence on roads which will be supported by a series of targeted traffic operations. Ipswich Mayor Andrew Antoniolli strongly supported the campaign and urged Ipswich drivers to remember the fatal five. “Holiday time can bring sudden tragedy to families from a moment of madness or a poor decision made while on the road. “The fatal five are speeding, drunk or drug driving, not wearing seats, fatigue and distractions. “The mobile phone, in car DVDs and GPS systems all can lead to distractions and have drivers taking their eyes off the road. “As a former police officer and now father of five daughters, I am incredibly passionate about the need to repeat the road safety message again and again.” Mayor Antoniolli said the old saying that it’s better to arrive late than dead on time was still relevant today. “This Christmas if you are driving long distances to your holiday destination, please remember to stop and take a break every two hours.” Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said this year’s campaign would involve a highly visible police presence and a series of targeted traffic operations across the state. “Sadly 40 people lost their lives while more than 2171 people were injured in traffic crashes during last year’s campaign. “We know the devastating impact traffic crashes have across the community and we must do everything we can to reduce the trauma on our roads. “There will be an increased police presence on Queensland roads, maintaining high visibility in order to discourage the contributing factors of road trauma. “Being highly visible deters offences, realigns driver attention and provides a safe environment on our roads,” Commissioner Stewart said.

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