Speeding
Speeding continues to be one of the major killers on Queensland roads. During 2008 there were 88 fatalities as a result of speed-related crashes — representing 26.8 per cent of Queensland's road toll.
Speeding contributes to numerous crashes involving serious injury and increases the severity of crashes caused by other factors, such as drink driving and fatigue.
Speeding is defined as driving at a speed over the posted speed limit or at a speed that is inappropriate given the driving conditions (for example rain, fog, traffic volume, traffic flow and so on).
Speeding is dangerous. It is not safe to speed in any circumstance, regardless of how experienced a driver you are, how good your car is, or whether you are driving on busy city streets or open country roads. Speeding increases stopping distances and your risk of a crash.
The potential consequences of speeding are just not worth the risk, and include:
- killing or injuring yourself, loved ones or other innocent road users in a crash
- paying for fines and car repairs
- losing points or your licence.
Speed limits are set and enforced for a reason — to save lives and reduce crashes.
Please take the time to read the information provided on speeding — it might save your life.
Anti-speeding campaigns
In an effort to slow down speeding motorists and save lives, the Department of Transport and Main Roads runs anti-speeding campaigns to remind drivers of the real dangers of speeding and the potential consequences. This website provides an overview of the current anti-speeding campaign, and other road safety campaigns that the department has run in the interest of public safety.
More information about speeding
- Is speeding really that dangerous?
- What are the fines and penalties for speeding in Queensland?
- How are speed cameras used in Queensland?
- What are the speed limits in Queensland and how are they set?
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Last updated 27 May 2009
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