BRISBANE, Queensland, April 16 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

The Honourable Dan Purdie

Easter blitz: Queensland Police to crack down on dangerous drivers over school holidays

* The Crisafulli Government has urged motorists to drive safely over the Easter break after a deadly start to the school holidays. * 15 people have already died on Queensland roads since the start ofthe Easter school holidays. * High visibility police operations targeting the Fatal Five to continue over the long weekend.

The Crisafulli Government has joined the Queensland Police Service to urge Queensland motorists to take greater care behind the wheel this Easter long weekend, follow...