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10 September, 2025
Too cool for fast school
WAMURAN State School is one of over 100 high-risk school zones across Queensland set to receive new flashing school zone signs on Old North Road.
Almost $7 million has been allocated this financial year to install and maintain the signs, which are proven to reduce speeding and improve safety for children travelling to and from school.
In 2024, more than 12,000 infringement notices were issued across Queensland for motorists speeding in 40km/h school zones. Tragically, more than 63 school-aged children were injured in school zone crashes, with around 30 hospitalised.
The selected school zones were identified through a comprehensive assessment of crash history, pedestrian activity, traffic volume, speed limits, visibility issues, and feedback from school communities. Research shows flashing school zone signs lead to a 45 per cent reduction in motorists exceeding the limit by more than 10km/h, significantly improving driver behaviour during school hours.
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell, said the signs directly respond to community concerns.
“Across our local region, we know motorists’ behaviour around schools is a common concern for parents and staff,” he said.
“This is about more than signs – it is about listening to our community and acting on their concerns.”
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, said children are among the most vulnerable road users.
“The upgraded signs complement a raft of measures to improve road safety, including the parliamentary inquiry into e-mobility use, more speeding enforcement, and $25.5 billion being invested in Queensland’s road network over the next four years,” he said.
“This is about delivering programs, initiatives and projects that help protect lives on our roads.”
Education Minister John Paul Langbroek said raising driver awareness in school zones was critical.
“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,” he said.
“We’re listening to school communities and acting on their concerns to make school zones safer across Queensland.”
