Safety
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads aims to improve public safety by improving the safety of Queensland's roads, and through encouraging users to behave more safely on our roads. The department also coordinates the integration of road, rail and maritime safety.
Public transport
NightLink bus and train servicesNightLink is the name given to the all-night public transport services that leave Fortitude Valley and Brisbane's central business district (CBD) on Fridays and Saturdays. These services are helping improve safety in inner-city Brisbane and get patrons home after a night out. Brisbane Transport, Hornibrook Bus Lines, Logan City Bus Service, Veolia Transport and QR Citytrain are providing bus and train services on behalf of The TransLink Transit Authority*.
NightLink FlatFare taxi services
NightLink FlatFare taxi service is a convenient and affordable way to get people home from Brisbane's CBD and Fortitude Valley precincts late on Friday and Saturday nights. This personalised taxi service has been developed by the department in partnership with Black and White Cabs, Yellow Cabs and the Taxi Council of Queensland. NightLink FlatFare is part of the Queensland Government's Brisbane Late Night CBD Safety and Security Plan, designed to get people home quicker and safer.
Secure taxi ranks
Nine secure taxi ranks will operate in the Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley and Petrie Terrace precincts as part of the Brisbane CBD Late Night Safety and Security Plan. The department, in conjunction with Brisbane City Council, the Taxi Council of Queensland and Brisbane's two taxi booking companies, Black and White Cabs and Yellow Cabs, have put these ranks in place to improve passenger safety at night.
Public transport security
The Queensland Government has announced a public transport security package, initially focusing in the south east corner, to keep public transport safe.
Road
Young drivers
Research shows young drivers aged 17-24 are twice as likely to be involved in fatal crashes than drivers aged between 25-59.
To reduce this tragedy the department has introduced new laws to help learner drivers gain more on-road experience before they get behind the wheel to reduce their crash risk.
These systems have been used in the transport and road sectors for some time. They are increasingly being used in order to improve efficiency and safety. View the Multimodal Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy for Queensland 2005 - 2013 (PDF**, 337KB) for more information.
Your keys to driving in Queensland
This guide is a great way to learn the road rules, or refresh your knowledge and is available online.
Road safety
Learn about standard drinks and how to make your own non-alcoholic cocktails. Find out where and when driver reviver sites will be operating next holiday period, how to install a child restraint, and much more. This are of the website also includes regularly updated road safety information and statistics.
Australian road rules
The Australian road rules have brought together the best road laws from around Australia. With just a few differences across the states and territories, the road rules are more consistent throughout Australia. This improves road safety, and reduces confusion for drivers, when travelling interstate.
Vehicle standards
Get information on safety certificate requirements, projecting loads, vehicle modifications, safe towing and the Code of Practice for Approved Inspection Stations.
Air
Regional Airport SecuritySecurity at all of Queensland's regional airports that receive regular public transport services is now the responsibility of the Australian Government, as prescribed in the Aviation Transport Security Act (2004). This legislation accompanies the Enhanced Aviation Security Package for regional aviation, which the government announced in December 2003. Under this package, the Australian Government has allocated A$35 million for a grant program to improve security at regional airports throughout Australia, including the installation and/or upgrading of fencing, lighting and security systems. Queensland now has 67 of the 140 airports that are security-controlled by the Australian Government.
Rail
Rail safetyThe department regulates rail safety in Queensland. This area of the website contains a comprehensive collection of information including application forms, reporting forms for accredited railways, and the rail safety manual which details accreditation and accident/incident reporting requirements.
Water
Maritime Safety QueenslandMaritime Safety Queensland manages and influences the operation and use of maritime resources so that they contribute to economic development, ensure environmental sustainability and improve safety, living standards and quality of life.
Rules for the operation of personal watercraft (effective 1 July 2005)
In 2003, the Queensland Government reviewed the operation of personal watercraft, more commonly referred to in the community as jet skis. Extensive consultation was undertaken as part of this review, with the release of a discussion paper in November 2003 and a jet ski management plan for public comment in December 2004. As a result of comments received, the government has now formalised the Jet Ski Management Plan through the introduction of regulations in the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004.
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Last updated 28 June 2007
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