Police are warning drivers across the country that there will be no second chances these school holidays, as the weather warms up and Australians hit the roads, beaches and coastal areas in droves . In one state, officers point to the 125,000 fines already handed down since April as they crack down on compliance. With spring school holidays either already underway or beginning this weekend across Australia, millions of families are expected to head out. Queensland Police have launched a dedicated school holiday operation , with officers expecting busier roads as families and holidaymakers make the most of the warmer spring weather. The blitz will run until October 9, with both high-visibility and covert patrols targeting speeding, fatigue and drink and drug driving across the state. In the state, video taken over the weekend showed a huge queue of vehicles on the sand at Inskip Point, north of Rainbow Beach on the Sunshine Coast, before 5am. It highlights just how many people are already heading out for the holiday break. The crackdown follows more than 125,900 traffic infringement notices being issued in Queensland between April 25 and September 15 under the force's previous road safety operation. Police around the country will be out in force these September school holidays. During that period, officers also carried out more than 1.1 million roadside breath tests and detected 7,475 alleged drink drivers. Police said the increased traffic that comes with school holidays can heighten the risk of serious crashes, particularly when dangerous behaviour is thrown into the mix. "Every driver has a choice, and every choice has a very real consequence," Assistant Commissioner Rhys Wildman said. "Whether it's speeding, driving while tired, or getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, one poor decision can have devastating consequences." When do the September school holidays start in Australia?

Spring school holidays began in Queensland and Victoria over the weekend, while students in NSW, Tasmania, South Australia, the ACT, Western Australia and the Northern Territory will begin their break this coming weekend. In Tasmania, three separate traffic operations were carried out in the state's northwest in a single day, with officers catching motorists for speeding, drink and drug driving and driving defective vehicles. 4WD-lovers at Inskip Point over the weekend. (OzPinoy Fishing Adventures) Tasmania Police Sergeant Nigel Sheahen said officers would continue patrolling roads and targeting unsafe behaviour. Police take action over Aussie road menace: 'Understand the rules' Police take action over Aussie road menace: 'Understand the rules' Caravanner lashes out over 'invasive' act at campsites Caravanner lashes out over 'invasive' act at campsites Aussie spends $800 transforming nature strip Aussie spends $800 transforming nature strip "Police are committed to road safety, and we urge all motorists to do the right thing to help us keep everyone safe on our roads," he said. Authorities are urging people heading away during the break to allow extra travel time, take regular rest stops and expect heavier traffic, particularly around popular holiday destinations. In Queensland, where 219 people have already lost their lives on the roads this year, police have warned motorists to expect enforcement "anywhere, anytime". Do you have a story? Contact newsroomau@yahoonews.com