The Department of Transport and Main Roads has called on the driving public to take extra care now that students were back at school.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey said the transition period from holidays to school was always an exciting time for students and families alike — and safe journeys would make sure it remained happy for everyone.
“If you’re on the roads, please take extra care, plan additional time into your journey and be on the lookout for our youngest Queenslanders,” Mr Bailey said.
He said 83 lives had been lost on Queensland roads so far this year, 25 more than the same time last year.
“We know the majority of crashes are caused by the fatal five, and I’ve read too many reports this year that still show people are taking too many risks on our roads,” Mr Bailey said.
“I’m urging drivers to avoid the fatal five: Speed, fatigue, driving without a seatbelt, drink/drug driving and distraction.”
He said the Government had allocated more than $1.18 billion to make the State’s roads safer, including installing flashing school zone signs at hundreds of schools, but everyone had a role to play.
“Police will continue to have a strong presence on our roads in 2021 alongside random speed cameras, and they’ll be joined by new random cameras that can detect when you’re using your phone while driving or not wearing a seatbelt,” the Minister said.
