Two major police operations, Whiskey Legion and Spring Break have wrapped up in the last week.

Whiskey Legion, a major Far Northern operation involving local officers, Highway Patrol, the Crime and Intelligence Command, Rail Squad, and Crime Prevention, swooped on “high risk offenders causing harm in the community.”

The week-long operation, which took place between 25 September and 3 October, saw 209 people charged with 412 offences.

Highway Patrol also conducted 3230 roadside breath tests, issuing 262 traffic infringements. 18 weapons were seized during licencing audits.

Far Northern District Officer Chief Inspector Kevin Fitzgibbon said the “surge saw fantastic results, with deploying officers supporting the frontline to enhance public safety.''

Whiskey Legion commenced as Operation Spring Break was its final days. The state-wide roadside blitz took place over the September school holidays and saw 1,273 charges laid in the Far North, the majority linked to speeding.

Over 9000 charges were laid across the state.

Police stressed the need for drivers to increase their level of vigilance on the road as kids returned to school.

"School holidays may be over, but road safety police operations are not. We want to remind parents, caregivers and everyone driving in school zones to exercise their common sense, and drive with patience and courtesy,” Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath Channells said.

“Parking unlawfully, blocking intersections and driveways, ignoring speed limits or driving carelessly, creates dangers for children going to and from school. We need to work together to make our roads safer, so motorists should continue to expect to see police anywhere, any time.”

212 lives have been lost on Queensland roads this year, four more than at this time last year. Most fatal accidents are caused by the ‘Fatal Five’: speeding, drunk and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction, and therefore, completely preventable.