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May 24, 2016
Flashing “school zone” signs will be erected outside Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy as part of a $12 million commitment by the State Government to improve road safety around schools.
Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the State Government had promised to install an extra 300 flashing signs near schools over the next three years.
One hundred schools would receive the signs in the latest round of funding.
Mr Bailey said the flashing signs have been a resounding success since they were introduced in 2011, with more than 600 installed in school zones across Queensland.
“Students arriving and leaving school can be preoccupied and unpredictable around roads and cars. That’s why we’re committed to improve road safety surrounding schools,” he said.
“Flashing school lights alert and remind drivers they are entering a school zone and need to slow down.
“A number of important factors are taken into account when assessing school sites for flashing lights, such as the accident history, traffic volumes, pedestrian movements, the speed limit and visibility.”
