'Left turn on red' scheme to be scrapped
RACQ spokesperson Lauren Ritchie said LTOR was first trialled to reduce delays at certain intersections, but the results indicated pedestrian and cyclist safety was put at risk for little time-savings benefits.
“Under LTOR rules, motorists can turn left at a red light after coming to a complete stop and giving way to other vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists at specific intersections,” Ms Ritchie said.
“But the trial has been ongoing for eight years so many local drivers may have become accustomed to making the manoeuvre at their local intersection.
“It will take a little time for motorists to get used to the changes, so we implore the State Government ensure there is plenty of signage and education before any fines are issued.”
Ms Ritchie said infrastructure upgrades at busy intersections should be considered in lieu of LTOR to alleviate congestion around Brisbane.
“These LTOR turns did deliver some time-savings but there are safer ways to minimise delays and protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians,” she said.
“The State Government and Council should be looking to install left turn slip lanes or green left turn arrows at those intersections to resolve congestion without compromising safety.”
The following ‘Left Turn on Red Signs’ slated for removal
•Ascot: Kitchener Road Ascot: Kitchener Road (southern leg) into Lancaster Road
•Belmont: Meadowlands Road into Belmont Road
•Coopers Plains: Beaton Street into Orange Grove Road
•Chermside: Milburn Street into Webster Road
•Deagon: Adams Street into Board Street
•Moorooka: Durack Street into Ipswich Road
•Murarrie: Edge Street into Creek Road
•Paddington: Given Terrace into Fernberg Road
•Runcorn: Archives Avenue into Compton Road
•Stafford: Billabong Street into Webster Road
•Stafford: Wilgarning Street into Webster Road
•Stafford: Wolverhampton Street into Webster Road
•Sunnybank: Wynne Street into Beenleigh Road
•Taigum: Muller Road (southern leg) into Beams Road
•The Gap: Payne Road into Waterworks Road
•Upper Mount Gravatt: Delavan Street into Newnham Road
•Wavell Heights: Newman Road into Hamilton Road.
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