June 27th, 2026The state government is making Queensland safer
The state government is making Queensland safer this winter, launching a statewide road safety crackdown with police set to flood Queensland’s roads during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Operation Cold Snap – an annual high-visibility police operation aimed at reducing road trauma and saving lives – begins this Saturday, June 27 and will run throughout the June/July school holidays.
Motorists are being urged to make safe choices behind the wheel, with 305 lives tragically lost on Queensland roads in 2025.
Police will be out in force across the State targeting the dangerous driving behaviours that cause serious crashes – speeding, drink driving, drug driving, distraction and failure to wear seatbelts.
The operation comes as the government continues delivering more police to the frontline to make Queensland safer, with more than 1,600 new police recruits delivered as promised before the election.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie urged Queensland motorists to make safer choices and follow road rules over the busy winter school holidays.
“Every road death is one too many, and while Labor spend a decade neglecting frontline policing, the government is backing officers with more resources to save lives and keep Queenslanders safe,” Minister Purdie said.
“Police will be highly visible on roads across the state this winter, and if you choose to speed, drive distracted or get behind the wheel impaired, you will be caught.”
Assistant Police Commissioner Rhys Wildman urged motorists to slow down, drive to the conditions and make safe choices.
“Our officers see firsthand the devastating impact road crashes have on families, friends and communities,” Assistant Commissioner Wildman said.
“Too often, these crashes are preventable and caused by poor decisions on our roads.
“Police will do everything we can to keep Queenslanders safe, but road safety is a shared responsibility.”
To learn more about road safety and QPS’ initiatives to help make Queensland safer, visit: www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/road-safety
