RACQ welcomes more protection for vulnerable road users

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RACQ is reminding motorists to stick to speed limits in school and roadwork zones, with the State Government set to switch on new speed cameras at selected locations next month.

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The announcement comes as the Queensland Road Safety Week kicks off.

RACQ General Manager Advocacy Joshua Cooney said the Club welcomed the introduction of the new speed camera technology.

“School zones and roadworks are often busy with many vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists moving close to the road,” Mr Cooney said.

“Children can be unpredictable and often don’t have the same spatial awareness as adults, so while they’re still learning to be safe around cars, it’s up to motorists to take speed limits seriously, slow down, and be alert to protect them.

“If you don’t obey reduced speeds in school zones and roadworks, a fine could be the least of your worries. Imagine the horror of hurting a child, teacher or roadworker because you were either not paying attention to the speed limit or couldn’t be bothered to slow down.”

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Minister Mark Bailey said speed continues to be one of the main killers on Queensland roads.

“Protecting our vulnerable school children and those people who work on our roads is paramount,” Mr Bailey said.

"We want everyone to know we now have the technology to enforce these signed speeds and if you are doing the wrong thing and putting vulnerable lives at risk, you can expect to get fined.

"Signed speed limits are already enforceable by law. This pilot will assist with enforcement efforts and the penalties for speeding should serve as a deterrent to drivers.”

A broader roll out of speed cameras in school zones and roadwork zones will take place later in the year.

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