As motorists, we must consider many factors when driving and be aware of our constantly changing environment. In 2017, 101 motorists died and 3,528 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. But it’s not just the driver at risk when we take a chance with safety. In 2017, 52 passengers died and […]
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Heavy vehicle safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Driving a heavy vehicle requires extra care and attention on the roads. In 2017, 6 heavy vehicle drivers died and 135 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Not all road users understand how to interact with heavy vehicles. Be aware of other road users – they don’t always know your blind spots. […]
Bicycle rider safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Bicycle riders have less protection than motorists and are more likely to be injured if there is a crash. In 2017, 8 bicycle riders died and 390 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. We all need to be aware and share the road safely. Bicycle riders are legitimate road users and […]
Police launch one-off Pride patches for Wear It Purple Day
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) have launched specially designed patches to again demonstrate its support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth throughout Queensland through its involvement in this year’s Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day was established to demonstrate to young people that there is hope, that there are people […]
Coffee with a cop for Road Safety Week
Today as part of Queensland Road Safety Week my colleagues and I from Indooroopilly Road Policing Unit conducted some Random Breath Testing (RBT) and some Coffee with a Cop engagement at Zarraffa’s Grovely. In support of Road Safety Week, Zarraffa’s had printed a number of ‘free coffee’ cards reminding people of the Fatal Five, and […]
Motorcycle safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
A motorcycle accident happens in a flash, but the aftermath is traumatic. The faster you go, the harder you hit – and on a bike, you’ll always come off second‐best. The only thing speeding gets you closer to is a crash. In 2017, 50 motorcyclists died and 953 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes […]
Road Safety Week: Remembering Ride Safely 4 me
Almost three years ago Senior Sergeant Ian Park shared his story of losing a friend on our roads as a result of a motorcycle accident. For those of you who don’t remember on Boxing Day 2015, Senior Sergeant Park, or Parkie, as he’s known at work, went to the scene of a motorcycle accident in […]
Coffee with a Cop for Road Safety Week, Boondall
As a component of Road Safety Week, today we gave some road safety education at Zarraffas at Boondall, along with my colleagues from Boondall Road Policing Unit and Boondall Police Station. Today’s Road Safety Week focus is Motorcyclists. We had two brochures highlighting not only road rules but also how drivers can improve motorcyclist safety […]
Robbery, Bardon
Police have released images of a man that may be able to assist with their inquiries after a Bardon convenience store was robbed tonight. At 6.28pm a man has entered the MacGregor Terrace store and threatened a staff member demanding money. The staff member complied, and the man fled with a sum of cash. The […]
Family day at Grovely spreading the Road Safety message
On the weekend we took the opportunity to have a day for the kids at Zarraffa’s, Grovely. As I’m sure all parents know, little eyes and ears don’t miss a thing we do when we are driving, and we all need to set a good example to ensure kids grow up being safe around the […]