Flashing school speed zone signs

The media this week contained news about the latest round of schools to have flashing speed light signs to be installed.

These signs generally include a red circle of LED lights around the “40” speed limit and flashing amber lights on top, making them very visible and ensuring motorists are aware that they are entering a school speed zone.

Example of flashing school speed zone sign

2 amber lights at the top flash on and off

Red circle around the "40" is a series of LED red lights

Your NHW Committee has been seeking to have these installed outside Craigslea State School for quite some time. Unfortunately, Craigslea isn’t listed in the latest round and so we will continue pushing for this.

We will be writing to the State Member for Aspley Tracy Davis as the school is in her electorate as well as the State Member for our electorate of Stafford, Dr Chris Davis.

Our local Councillor, Fiona King has told us she is also lobbying to have these signs installed.

In the meantime, it is vitally important that motorists remember to slow down when travelling through the school speed zone as children can be very unpredictable.

Reducing your speed limit significantly reduces the distance it takes if you need to stop suddenly and can prevent crashes from occurring. Speeding through the school zone during the relevant times can also result in a significant fine.