Queensland Road Safety Week 2026

Keeping Our School Communities Safe For Queensland Road Safety Week

Monday 17 August – Friday 21 August

Queensland Road Safety Week is a powerful reminder that every one of us plays a role in keeping our roads safe. Last year, 306 people lost their lives and thousands more were seriously injured on Queensland roads — a heartbreaking reality that highlights why awareness, responsibility and community action matter.

This week, communities across the state come together to shine a spotlight on road safety. Individuals, families, schools, community groups and local businesses have all stepped up to support the shared goal of making Queensland roads safer for everyone.

For our team, road safety around schools is front and centre. With many of our customers working within the education sector, we see firsthand how busy, complex and high‑risk school traffic environments can be. Creating safer school zones isn’t just a priority — it’s a responsibility we’re committed to upholding for generations to come.

Why School Road Safety Matters

Road trauma remains one of the leading causes of death for Queensland children and young people. While students are still developing the cognitive, sensory and physical skills needed to be safe road users, they rely on the adults around them to model safe behaviour.

Every driver, parent/carer, teacher, and community member contributes to the safety of students travelling to and from school. When we work together, we create safer environments that protect children and support their independence as they grow.

Schools, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Police Service, local councils and local businesses are united in making road safety a priority — and we’re proud to stand alongside them.

Our Community Road Safety Values

To support safer school zones, we encourage all community members to embrace three core values:

1. Patience and Planning

School start and finish times are busy. Traffic can be frustrating. But a few extra minutes of patience can make all the difference. Planning your trip, leaving earlier and staying calm helps ensure every child arrives safely.

2. Respecting the Rules

Safe school zones rely on everyone doing the right thing. This includes:

• Parking only where it is safe and legal

• Adhering to school zone speed limits

• Following instructions from school crossing supervisors, teachers and volunteers

These simple actions protect children and reduce risk during peak times.

3. Modelling Safe Behaviour

Children watch and learn from the adults around them. By modelling safe behaviour — slowing down, using crossings, avoiding distractions and staying alert — we help shape safer habits for young people as they grow into independent road users.

A Shared Commitment

Queensland Road Safety Week is more than a campaign — it’s a reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility. When parents, carers, students, staff and local communities unite around a common commitment, we create not just safer school environments but a stronger, more connected community that is safer for all.

Everyone has a role to play in making our roads, and especially our school zones, as safe as possible. This week, and every week, let’s stay alert, drive safely and look out for one another.