Queensland Police Issue 9000+ Fines During School Zone Safety Operation

With the return to school, authorities in multiple regions are emphasizing the importance of road safety, particularly in school zones. Queensland Police have intensified patrols and enforcement efforts, conducting over 39,000 breath tests and issuing more than 9,000 traffic fines during the school holidays, targeting speeding and impaired driving, especially among young drivers. Local officials in Crewe and Nantwich are advocating for a 20 mph speed limit and traffic calming measures around Weston Village Primary School to enhance safety for students. Similarly, Bellevue's Transportation Department is reducing speed limits on key streets near schools and bike routes as part of the Safe Speeds Bellevue program, aiming to lower crash rates and support the Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2030. These efforts reflect a broader commitment to protecting vulnerable road users through stricter enforcement and infrastructure changes to reduce speeding and improve overall traffic safety.