In the six days since police clamped down on driver behaviour on April 1 with Operation Victor Easter, 340 people have been booked for drink and drug driving offences, while 1334 infringements have been issued to speeding drivers.

The crackdown comes after the state recorded three fatalities this month, adding to the 62 lives that have been lost on Queensland roads this year.

Twenty-three of those fatalities were motorbike riders.

“Three people have lost their lives on Queensland roads these school holidays. That is three families who are now making funeral arrangements rather than enjoying their time off. This number is simply too high,” Police Minister Mark Ryan said.

“Police have been out in force on our roads doing their part to bring this number down, but motorists have a vital role to play.

“Don’t drive affected by alcohol or drugs, don’t speed, don’t drive while tired or distracted and wear your seatbelt. These are really simple measures, but they are critical.

“One wrong decision on our roads can end your life or someone else’s, and one death can ruin the lives of dozens of people.”

Acting Assistant Police Commissioner Chris Stream said there were plans to increase the amount of RBTs above those deployed during the first five days of police blitz.

“The more drink and drug drivers we can get off the roads, the more people we’re getting home safely to their families,” Stream said.

“The same goes for speeding drivers and distracted drivers. Wherever you’re travelling across the state this weekend, expect to see a police officer.”