As of April, more than 60 lives have already been tragically cut short on Queensland’s roads in 2025, with hundreds more seriously injured. With the Easter school holidays set to begin, the Queensland Government is ramping up its efforts to prevent further road trauma with a timely reminder: there’s no excuse for speeding.
The state’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of speeding, as the state braces for increased traffic during the long Easter break. The campaign underscores the stark reality that speeding continues to be one of the leading contributors to fatal crashes on Queensland roads.
The state’s road toll in 2024 reached a staggering 300, marking the deadliest year for road safety in 15 years. The rising death toll is attributed to a combination of factors, including speeding, fatigue, distraction (such as mobile phone use), seatbelt non-compliance, and drink and drug driving—collectively known as the Fatal Five.
A recent survey by TMR revealed a concerning trend: over 50 per cent of drivers regularly speed, with younger male drivers (aged 17-39) being particularly prone to exceeding speed limits. Alarmingly, 90 per cent of speed-related fatalities involve men, and more than half of these fatalities occur in regional areas.
To address this, the Queensland Government’s road safety campaign will run from April 6 to May 6, spanning the Easter school holidays and the extended public holiday period.
Transport and Main Roads Land Transport Safety Regulation General Manager, Joanna Robinson said, “Every life cut short and every life-altering injury caused by a crash, leaves a permanent mark on families and has a devastating impact on the entire community.
“As you travel around our state this Easter, I strongly urge you to stay safe and slow down on the roads.
“Speed limits are not a recommendation, they are there to prevent the thousands of avoidable deaths and serious injuries that occur on our roads."
Fast Facts:
• 2024: 300 lives lost on Queensland roads, the highest toll since 2009
• Around 33% of road fatalities involve speeding drivers
• 90% of fatalities involving speed are men
• More than 50% of speed-related fatalities occur in regional areas
• 60 fatalities recorded as of April 3, 2025
The campaign also aims to challenge the widespread belief that speeding is socially acceptable or harmless, particularly in situations such as being late or driving on familiar routes.
To learn more about road safety, visit the Street Smarts website.
Authorities are urging motorists to slow down and drive safely during the Easter holidays to prevent further road trauma. Photo supplied
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