Safety
Use the links below to find the information you need:Queensland Transport improves personal and public safety by making the transport system safer and encouraging users to behave more safely. Queensland Transport coordinates the integration of road, rail and maritime safety by involving all stakeholders.
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 TransLink.
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 Queensland Transport 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. Queensland Transport, 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 focussing in the south-east corner, to keep public transport safe.
Road
Motorbike safety consultation paper
The Motorbike safety in Queensland—Consultation Paper has been developed to stimulate discussion and gain public opinion on motorbike safety. The result of the consultation will be used to develop a Motorbike Safety Strategy for the future. Responses should be received by Friday, 30 May 2008.
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 Queensland Transport 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.
Tough new traffic penalties (PDF**, 56KB)
From 1 March 2007 tough new penalties apply for various road rule offences relating to:
- driver distraction (that is, TV/DVD units, certain towing and load restraint offences and drinking liquor while driving)
- driver inattention (that is, failure to stop/give way at intersections and traffic light offences)
- aggressive driver offences (that is, following too closely and obstruction offences).
The new penalties include increases to existing fines and demerit points. They will contribute to reducing the road toll and ensuring penalties match the seriousness of the offence.
Queensland Road Safety Strategy 2004–2011
The Queensland Road Safety Strategy 2004–2011 (PDF**, 1MB) [also available split as part 1 (PDF**, 353KB) and part 2 (PDF**, 477KB)] provides the road safety framework for Queensland for the next eight years. The strategy is supported by a series of two-yearly action plans, the latest being the Queensland Road Safety Action Plan 2006-2007 (PDF**, 487KB).
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. 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 new Aviation Transport Security Act (2004). This new 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 safetyRail safety in Queensland is regulated by Queensland Transport. A comprehensive range of information including application forms, reporting forms for accredited railways, and the rail safety manual which details accreditation and accident/incident reporting requirements, is available.
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.
New rules for the operation of personal watercraft from 1 July 2005
The Queensland Government has been reviewing 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 new regulations in the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004.
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Last updated 07 May 2008
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