Alarming new figures show a huge amount of Queenslanders admit to breaking laws while behind the wheel.
An RACQ survey found nearly 75% of motorists admit to speeding, while over 41% say they have driven tired.
Concerningly, 13% confess to having driven even though they thought they may be over the legal limit.
It comes as the state is on track to record its worst road toll in more than a decade, with nearly 200 lives lost on Queensland roads this year alone.
RACQ spokesperson Tristan Vorias says drivers must be more aware of the fatal five.
“Despite speeding being the biggest killer on Queensland roads, we still saw three out of every four Queenslanders admit to being lead foot behind the wheel,” Mr Vorias says.
“The Fatal Five are called the Fatal Five for a reason. They are the leading causes of death across Queensland roads. We need people to be taking responsibility for their behaviour behind the wheel to save not only their lives but the lives of others.”
Meanwhile, almost one in 10 Queensland drivers have confessed to not wearing a seatbelt at some point over the past 12 months.
“Wearing a seatbelt became law 50 years ago, Half a century and still Queenslanders are admitting to not wearing them. It blows our minds,”
“It should be zero Queenslanders, not almost one in every ten. Wearing a seatbelt should be as automatic as starting your car.”
Motorists are being urged to reflect on these statistics as we head into Queensland Road Safety Week.
