August 23, 2021
The State Government has announced it will trial speed cameras in school zones and roadworks sites in an effort to reduce accidents.
Transport Minister Mark Bailey said the government will roll out the hi-tech cameras on the back of shocking figures from Queensland’s school zones and roadworks areas.
“In just over 12 months to February this year, 1484 drivers were clocked doing more than 20km/h over the speed limit in school zones across Queensland,” Mr Bailey said.
“I don’t want to see another roadworker killed, or someone’s child badly injured on their way to school, because of the reckless actions of a speeding driver.
“Speeding remains one of the leading causes of crashes in this State and it is vital we do what we can to protect our vulnerable students and roadworkers.”
Mr Bailey said the pilot program will use high-tech cameras that are small enough to be mounted on solar-powered flashing road and street signs.
Apart from speeding motorists, the cameras will also be able to record when a school crossing supervisor enters the roadway, and capture any near misses or high-risk incidents.
Mr Bailey said TMR would manage the pilot program in partnership with the Queensland Police Service, and the first set of cameras will be rotated across 24 prioritised high-risk school zones.
“Cameras will also be available for roadwork sites, including Bruce Highway Upgrade Program roadworks,” Mr Bailey said.
