Be safe when you are mobile in Moreton

Safer streets for residents and better understanding of the road rules are the aims of the new ‘Mobile in Moreton’ campaign launched today by the Queensland Government, Queensland Police Service and Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the Mobile in Moreton campaign would see government departments working in partnership to deliver safer streets for elderly and disabled residents.

“The Queensland Government has a strong plan for a brighter and safer future for every resident across the state, including the elderly or disabled,” Minister Dempsey said.

“The booklet is a joint initiative between the Queensland Police Service, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Moreton Bay Regional Council, and provides details on road rules, registration, safety and the use of public transport for mobility device operators.

“The Mobile in Moreton booklet will be distributed free-of-charge both to government and non-government organisations, community groups and other associations within the Moreton Bay region.

“The program is fully funded through the Queensland Police Service’s Community Crime Prevention Fund and will support community seminars to help further educate residents on safety.

“By providing information, resources, and support, we are enabling people to make safer choices as they go about their day to day business.”
 
Assistant Minister for Public Transport Steve Minnikin said the Mobile in Moreton booklet provided important information and safety advice which users of mobility devices will benefit from, by making their lives safer.

“We are committed to improving safety on all Queensland roads and roadsides for all types of road and footpath users, including operators of mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs,” Assistant Minister Minnikin said.

“With the number of Queenslanders using mobility devices increasing each year, we hope Mobile in Moreton will serve as an important reminder to all road users when it comes to safety, we all have a role to play.

“We are looking at all aspects of road, roadside and pedestrian safety and working closely with key stakeholders in the community.”
Moreton District Superintendent Michael Brady said the program followed extensive consultation with the Moreton community by police.

“In 2013 officers held an information session for the community on mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs. Officers realised there was a lack of knowledge in the community and so began developing this campaign,” Superintendent Brady said.

Mayor Allan Sutherland said Mobile in Moreton was a must-read not only for users of mobility scooters and wheelchairs, but all road users.

“The roads are there to share and that’s why everybody should download a copy of Mobile in Moreton to familiarise themselves with the dos and don’ts of using transport infrastructure whether you’re on a scooter or behind the wheel of a car," Mayor Sutherland said.

Mobile in Moreton can be downloaded from the Queensland Police Service website: www.police.qld.gov.au or from Moreton Bay Regional Council’s website: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/roadsafety/

[ENDS] 18 June 2014                                    

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