THE Australia Day long weekend for many people means a chance to hit the road and get away to a special holiday spot.

Whether that's the beach or river or a national park, chances are there'll be few hours or more of travel involved.

Warwick police sergeant Greg Burton said police would be out in force to make sure motorists were doing the right thing on the roads all weekend.

"It's really busy on the roads, we've seen an increase in traffic already over the last few days and we plead with motorists to take care,” he said.

"Get where you going safely and without endangering yourself or others.

"As always police remind drivers to be aware of the Fatal Five.”

Sgt Burton said the Driver Reviver site at Gladfield would be open 24 hours a day over the weekend.

"If you've been driving a long distance, take a break, grab a free coffee and take your eyes off the road for a while,” he said.

"Don't drink and drive or take drugs, make sure everyone is buckled up and obey the speed limits.

"These are simple things that everyone needs to be aware of.”

In town, the police will also be out to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves safely.

"There'll be a zero tolerance to any public nuisance disturbances so we'd urge everyone to behave and take it easy.”

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey urged Queenslanders to have a 'Plan B' ready if they intend to celebrate.

Mr Bailey said the Plan B road safety advertising campaign would screen on television, radio and online across the long weekend.

"Plan B asks Queenslanders to have an alternative ready so they don't drive after drinking and risk causing a crash injuring or killing themselves or others,” he said.

"While the vast majority of the community understands the dangers of drink-driving, it regrettably remains a major factor in Queensland's road trauma, contributing to almost 25percent of our road toll in 2017.

"The message is simple and lifesaving - if you're drinking, don't drive.”