BRISBANE, Queensland, July 14 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
As kids return to the classroom this week, motorists are being reminded school zones are back in effect from today to ensure everyone's safety.
Queensland Police have spent the past few weeks of the school holidays conducting significant road safety engagement, including high-visibility patrols and operations, as part of Operation X-Ray Cold Snap.
Between June 28 and July 13, officers conducted more than 39 000 breath tests and 2200 roadside drug tests.
More than 600 drivers were found to be over the legal alcohol limit, while more than 450 returned a positive result for drugs and had to undergo further testing.
Police also issued more than 9...