There were few reports of road accidents over the Easter break in Logan, but emergency services officers say it’s important to retain due diligence throughout the school holiday period.
Last Thursday night was busy for paramedics, with a fire at Boronia Heights and multiple car accidents.
A pedestrian was hit by a car at Loganholme early Friday morning, a woman taken to hospital after another pedestrian was hit be a car at Berrinba shortly after, and a man taken to Logan Hospital after a single-vehicle accident at Park Ridge.
From then, things quietened down in the City of Logan, with only minor bingles.
However, Logan Police are determined to put a spotlight on road safety into the school holiday period, reminding all motorists that every decision made on the road counts.
They will be targeting drink and drug driving.
“While we are encouraging everyone to go out, have fun, enjoy themselves and enjoy the break, we also want everyone to remember that there will be a lot of people on the roads holidaying so you need to be extra cautious,” officer in charge of Logan District Road Policing Unit Senior Sergeant Darren Smith said.
He said Logan police would look to engage with motorists about fatigue and sharing the roads with motorcyclists after an already high road toll across the state.
“Be sure to abide by road rules and also be mindful that there might be a motorcyclist sitting in your very close vicinity that you may not be aware of,” he said.
“Pay a lot of particular attention to your immediate surroundings and don’t let rushing cause you to make any mistakes which could have devastating consequences.”
Logan District Officer Acting Chief Superintendent Melissa Adams said police in Logan were conscious of locals making the most of this time of year, which is why they will be out in heightened numbers patrolling the roads.
“We know that a lot of people like to spend this time together with their family and friends so we will be out in force, ensuring everyone is driving safely on our roads and especially reminding motorists not to drive tired,” Acting Chief Superintendent Adams said.
Driver fatigue is one of the leading factors contributing to road crashes and can have a direct consequence on your life, and those around.
Senior Sergeant Smith also reminded motorcycle riders that their behaviour would be monitored.
“If you’re a motorcyclist planning to head on a ride, it is important to ride defensively and reactively to the number of vehicles and traffic on the roads,” she said.
“Be mindful of your position on the roadway, don’t assume other motorists on the road are going to see you and don’t put yourself at any further disadvantage by failing to avoid the Fatal Five factors.”
