The Crisafulli Government has allocated $6.9 million in the 2025/26 financial year for the installation and maintenance of flashing school zone signs across Queensland.

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Safety Impact

Research shows flashing school zone signs reduce the number of motorists exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 km/h by 45 per cent. These signs are being rolled out to 100 high-risk school zones to improve safety for children travelling to and from school.

Speeding in School Zones

In 2024, 12,384 infringement notices were issued across Queensland for speeding in 40 km/h school zones. More than 63 school-aged children were injured in crashes within school zones, and around 30 of these children required hospitalisation.

Selection of School Zones

The locations for the new signs were chosen based on:

  • Crash history
  • Pedestrian activity
  • Traffic volume
  • Speed limits
  • Visibility concerns
  • Feedback from school communities
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Regional Breakdown of Speeding Infringements (2024)

  • South Brisbane: 2,559
  • North Brisbane: 2,100
  • Moreton: 1,722
  • Ipswich: 1,532
  • Sunshine Coast: 1,056
  • Gold Coast: 881
  • Capricornia: 523
  • Logan: 428
  • Far North: 366
  • Townsville: 303
  • Darling Downs: 288
  • Wide Bay/Burnett: 272
  • Mackay/Whitsunday: 154
  • South West: 145
  • Mt Isa: 45
  • Unknown: 10

Schools to Benefit

The program includes schools across Greater Brisbane, Logan/Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Far North Queensland, North Queensland, Western Queensland, Central Queensland, Bundaberg/Burnett, Maryborough, Scenic Rim, and Toowoomba/Southern Downs.

Examples of schools include:

  • Greater Brisbane: Kedron State School, Ascot State School, St Rita's College (Clayfield), Mango Hill State School
  • Logan/Ipswich: Kingston State College, Yarrabilba State School, Rosewood State School
  • Sunshine Coast: Kawana Waters State College, Coolum State School
  • Gold Coast: Merrimac State High School, Broadbeach State School
  • Far North Queensland: Port Douglas State School, St Augustine's School (Mossman)
  • North Queensland: Bowen State High School, Proserpine State School
  • Western Queensland: Blackwater State School, Aramac State School
  • Central Queensland: Tannum Sands State High School, Mount Archer State School
  • Bundaberg/Burnett: Kalkie State School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Bundaberg)
  • Maryborough: Mungar State School
  • Scenic Rim: Hillview State School
  • Toowoomba/Southern Downs: Warwick Central State School, Taabinga State School

Conclusion

The rollout of flashing school zone signs forms part of the Crisafulli Government’s wider effort to improve road safety and reduce risk to children near schools, particularly in high-risk areas across Queensland.

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