The state government will begin rolling out new hi-tech cameras in school zones and roadworks zones across Queensland within days.
It comes as the state deals with a worsening road toll with 193 killed on Queensland roads so far this year.
That’s 15 higher than at the same time last year.
The new cameras will be deployed to high-risk areas from next month.
“I’m pleased to announce that new cameras will target speeding drivers in both school and roadworks zones to keep Queensland kids and workers safe,” Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said.
“I don’t want to see another road worker killed or someone’s child badly injured on their way to school just because of the recklessness of a speeding driver.”
The cameras will differ between roadwork zones and school zones with motorists warned they might not even notice ones near schools.
Roadwork zones will be manned by solar-powered cameras on a robot-like mobile platform that can be manoeuvred around the work site (pictured).
IMAGE: Transport & Main Roads
Cameras in school zones will be more discreet and be attached to road signs.
Around 70,000 motorists have been busted speeding in school zones across Queensland since 2018.
More than 12,500 Queenslanders were fined for speeding through 40km/h school zones last year.
Speeding penalties were increased in July with motorists hit with a $287 fine and one demerit point for going between 1 and 10km/h over the limit.
The penalty for going between 11 and 20 km/h over the limit is now $431 and three demerit points.
