August 26, 2025
A set of flashing school-zone lights will be erected in Kingaroy Street to make school drop-offs safer for Taabinga State School students.
The location was one of 100 identified as high-risk zones by the State Government.
Almost $7 million has been allocated this financial year to install and maintain the signs.
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said driver awareness in school zones was paramount to saving lives.
“Every child deserves to feel safe on their way to and from school. These flashing signs are a simple but powerful reminder to drivers to slow down and stay alert,” Minister Langbroek said.
Last year, 12,384 infringement notices were issued across Queensland for motorists speeding in 40km/h school zones.
And more than 63 school-aged children were injured as a result of a crashes in school zones, with about 30 requiring hospital treatment.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said motorists’ behaviour around schools was a common concern for parents and staff.
“This is about more than signs – it is about listening to our community and acting on their concerns,” she said.
“Flashing school zone signs actively remind motorists when and where to slow down.”
Flashing warning lights on the Walter Road (D’Aguilar Highway) side of Taabinga State School were installed in 2014.
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