General News
16 September, 2025
Flashing signs for schools
THREE Douglas Shire schools are to receive flashing school zone signs as part of a Queensland Government rollout at 100 high-risk locations across the state.
They are Bloomfield River State School, Port Douglas State School and St Augustine’s School (Mossman).
Almost $7 million has been allocated this financial year to install and maintain these signs, which are proven to reduce speeding and enhance safety for children travelling to and from school.
Last year, 12,384 infringement notices were issued across Queensland for motorists speeding in 40km/h school zones.
Tragically, more than 63 school aged children in Queensland were injured in 2024 as a result of a crashes in school zones, with around 30 of those casualties hospitalised.
The selected school zones were identified based on a comprehensive assessment of crash history, pedestrian activity, traffic volume, speed limits, visibility concerns and feedback from school communities.
Research shows flashing school zone signs lead to a 45% reduction in the number of motorists exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 km/h, significantly improving driver behaviour during school hours.
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