Speed signs pave way for better safety near schools

FLASHING speed signs are adding to the safety of children at local schools.

New signs have been installed this year outside Central State School in High St, among others.

This week the State Government announced new flashing speed signs would be installed this financial year at

Millchester State

Phillipson Rd.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the school was one of the recipients of the 2020-21 round of the Flashing School Zone Sign Program — a program which recently celebrated the installation at its 1000th school zone at Beaudesert.

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“From drivers to parents, carers and students, road safety in and around school zones is everybody’s business,” Mr Bailey said.

“Flashing signs play an important role in reminding drivers of the change in speed limits and to slow down in case they need to react quickly.”

Mr Bailey said not only did the zones help save lives, they also supported jobs as Queensland united and recovered from COVID-19.

“We know there’s a long road ahead when it comes to COVID-19, and that’s why we’re focused on Queensland’s plan for economic recovery — a laser-like focus on infrastructure, jobs, industry and business,” Mr Bailey said.

The signs will be installed throughout the 2020-21 financial year.

Mr Bailey said the Department of Transport and Main Roads undertook risk analysis to determine which areas at which schools received flashing signs to ensure the most at need were prioritised.