31 August, 2022
New speed cameras targeting schools, roadworks
It what is claimed to be a world-first road safety initiative, new speed camera technology will target speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks across Queensland.
During Road Safety Week last week, Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the new cameras would go live this month (September).
“I’m pleased to announce that new cameras will target speeding drivers in both school and roadworks zones to keep Queensland kids and workers safe,” Mr Bailey said.
“I don’t want to see another roadworker killed or someone’s child badly injured on their way to school just because of the recklessness of a speeding driver.”
Superintendent Janelle Andrews said speeding was one of the leading causes of fatalities and serious injuries on Queensland’s roads.
“During 2021 there were 74 fatalities as the result of crashes involving speeding motorists, representing almost 27 per cent of Queensland road fatalities,” Superintendent Andrews said.
“Thousands more road users are seriously injured in crashes.
“Speed kills and there is no apology for enforcing speed limits in school zones and roadworks sites.”
TMR Director-General Neil Scales said the cameras were different for roadworks sites and school zones.
“Research has demonstrated a clear link between camera enforcement and reductions in speed-related fatalities and serious injuries,” Mr Scales said.
“We asked the contractor to design and build the solar-powered roadworks speed cameras to sit on top of a mobile platform to allow for manoeuvrability around a work site.
“At school zones, the cameras will be installed in specially designed, stationary school zone signs but can be moved around as needed.”
This new enforcement technology is part of the Camera Detected Offence Program.
Camera fines are used to fund important road safety initiatives and education across Queensland.
