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Transport Minister Mark Bailey<\/figcaption><\/figure>February 28, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government is considering introducing double demerit points for two or more mobile phone offences committed within one year.<\/p>\n

The proposed change has come after Main Roads research revealed 75 per cent of Queensland drivers admit to using mobile phones while driving.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the government convened a forum of road safety experts to discuss ways to curb driver distraction and improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.<\/p>\n

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said 50 motorcyclists, 35 pedestrians and eight cyclists lost their lives on Queensland\u2019s roads last year.<\/p>\n

“This vulnerable road user group accounted for 38 per cent of the overall road toll,” Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n

“Distracted driving is also a growing concern, with 27 fatalities, 11 per cent of the 2017 road toll, resulting from driver distraction.<\/p>\n

“We are committed to doing all we can to reduce the road toll and feedback from today\u2019s forum will improve the safety of Queensland\u2019s most vulnerable road users.”<\/p>\n

Other road safety initiatives the government is considering include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • A youth road safety innovation challenge to engage with 16\u201324 year olds on road safety\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Annual Road Safety Weeks with the Queensland Police Service to engage the community in conversations about road safety\n<\/ul>\n
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      • A motorcycle safety education campaign for new and returning riders\n<\/ul>\n
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        • An app for the 100 hour learner logbook\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Reforms to the motorcycle licensing system to ensure novice motorcyclists have the appropriate skills, experience and attitudes to ride safety\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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