More flashing school zone signs to help protect children

• The Crisafulli Government is delivering Flashing School Zone Signs across 100 high-risk school zones in Queensland to help keep children safe. 
• $6.9 million has been allocated this financial year for the flashing school zone sign program.
• Installing flashing school zone signs leads to a 45 per cent decrease in the number of motorists exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 km/h. 

As Queensland marks Road Safety Week, the Crisafulli Government is taking action to improve road safety around schools, with the rollout of flashing school zone signs at 100 high-risk locations across Queensland. 

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 per cent reduction in the number of motorists exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 km/h, significantly improving driver behaviour during school hours. 

Minister for Transport and Main Road Brent Mickelberg said the Crisafulli Government was committed to ensuring all children have a safe journey to and from school. 

“Children are one of our most vulnerable road users and we will continue to implement road safety measures to improve safety around schools,” Minister Mickelberg said. 

“The upgraded signs compliment a raft of measures being delivered by the Crisafulli Government to improve road safety, including the parliamentary inquiry into e-mobility use, more speeding enforcement measures, and $25.5 billion being invested in Queensland’s road network alone over the next four years. 

“This is about delivering programs, initiatives and projects that help protect lives on our roads.” 

Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said driver awareness in school zones was paramount to helping save lives.  

“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,” Minister Langbroek said.  

“We’re listening to school communities and acting on their concerns to make school zones safer across Queensland.” 

ENDS 

MEDIA CONTACT: Kate Leonard-Jones 0484 620 899

Number of speeding infringements issued in school zones in Queensland in 2024: 

Region	Number of speeding infringements
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 from new flashing school zone signs: 

Greater Brisbane 

• Drayton State School 

• Kedron State School 

• Samford State School 

• St Mary MacKillop Primary School (Birkdale) 

• Ormiston College (Ormiston) 

• Mary MacKillop College (Nundah) 

• St Joseph's School (Nundah) 

• Sacred Heart Primary School (Sandgate) 

• Ironside State School 

• Stafford Heights State School 

• Good News Lutheran School (Middle Park) 

• Jamboree Heights State School 

• Ascot State School 

• Scenic Shores State School (Redland Bay) 

• Acacia Ridge State School 

• Our Lady Help of Christians School (Hendra) 

• Mango Hill State School 

• St Finbarr's School (Ashgrove) 

• St Agatha's Primary School (Clayfield) 

• St Rita's College (Clayfield) 

• Our Lady of Dolours School (Mitchelton) 

• St Peter Chanel Primary School (The Gap) 

• St Dympna's Parish School (Aspley) 

• St Margaret's Anglican Girls School (Ascot) 

• St Benedict's College (Mango Hill) 

• St Benedict's Primary School (Mango Hill) 

• Nundah State School 

• Mueller College (Rothwell) 

• Southern Cross Catholic College (Kippa Ring) 

• St Ita's Regional Primary School (Dutton Park) 

• Aviation High 

• Brookfield State School 

• Patricks Road State School 

• Minimbah State School 

• Lawnton State School 

• Narangba State School 

• Brigidine College (Indooroopilly) 

• Holy Family Primary School (Indooroopilly) 

• Deception Bay State School 

Logan/Ipswich 

• St Peters Lutheran College Springfield (Springfield Central) 

• Woodlinks State School 

• South Rock State School 

• Groves Christian College (Laughlin St - Kingston) 

• Logan Village State School 

• Kingston State College 

• Kingston State School 

• Chisholm Catholic College (Cornubia) 

• Yarrabilba State School 

• St Paul's School (Woodridge) 

• Augusta State School 

• Rosewood State School 

• Carbrook State School 

• Kimberley College (Carbrook) 

• Marsden State High School 

Sunshine Coast  

• Wamuran State School 

• Kawana Waters State College 

• Coolum State School 

• Mooloolaba State School 

Gold Coast 

• Merrimac State High School 

• Oxenford State School 

• Broadbeach State School 

• Pacific Pines State School 

Far North Queensland 

• Butchers Creek State School 

• Trebonne State School 

• Bloomfield River State School 

• Port Douglas State School 

• St Augustine's School (Mossman) 

North Queensland 

• Abergowrie State School 

• Dysart State School 

• Mackay West State School 

• Southern Cross Catholic College (Townsville) 

• William Ross State High School 

• Bowen State High School 

• St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Mackay West) 

• Proserpine State High School 

• Proserpine State School 

• St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays (Proserpine) 

• Cranbrook State School 

Western Queensland 

• McIlwraith State School 

• Jandowae Prep-10 State School 

• Bedourie State School 

• Anakie State School 

• Jundah State School 

• Blackwater State School 

• Aramac State School 

Central Queensland 

• Tannum Sands State School 

• Tannum Sands State High School 

• Trinity College (South Gladstone) 

• Toolooa State High School (Gladstone) 

• Springsure State School 

• Rockhampton Girls Grammar School (Rockhampton) 

• Mount Archer State School 

• Farnborough State School (Keppel)  

Bundaberg/Burnett: 

• Booyal Central State School 

• Bundaberg State High School – Givelda Alternative Program 

• St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Bundaberg) 

• Kalkie State School 

Maryborough 

• Mungar State School 

Scenic Rim 

• Darlington State School 

• Hillview State School 

Toowoomba / Southern Downs region 

• Haden State School 

• St Saviour's College (Toowoomba) 

• St Saviour's Primary School (Toowoomba) 

• Warwick Central State School 

• Taabinga State School