A notable decrease in road deaths has been recorded during the 2024/2025 holiday period, with police reporting a provisional toll of 13, compared to 22 last year.

Coasties will be relieved to hear that efforts to improve road safety appear to be paying off, with a significant drop in holiday period road deaths.

Director Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally expressed mixed emotions about the result, saying, "While it's fantastic to have seen this number drop, any death on the roads is still one too many."

Greally emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in preventing road deaths, stating, "That's still 13 families who have had their lives irrevocably changed at what should be a happy and festive time of year, and our hearts go out to them."

Police will maintain a visible presence on roads nationwide this summer, conducting targeted operations and patrols to address unsafe driving practices.

Greally urged drivers to play their part in reducing accidents, saying, "Please – make sure everyone in your vehicle is safely buckled up, drive at a safe speed for the conditions under the speed limit, put your cellphone away, and ensure you're driving free of fatigue, alcohol, and drugs."

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