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Drinking? Never drive.

If you drink and drive, the consequences are in your hands. They can hit hard and change your life forever. So if you’re drinking…Never drive!

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New rules for riders

New rules and increased fines for riders of e-scooters and similar devices are now live to help keep riders and those they interact with safe.

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Flashing lights roadside?

It is now law to move over and slow down when you see flashing lights at the roadside.

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New speed cameras are here.

New speed cameras are now in place, targeting
speeding drivers in school zones and at roadworks.

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What is StreetSmarts?

As a community, all Queenslanders need to work together to make our roads safer. StreetSmarts is an education platform where you can learn more about road safety and help make a difference. It’s for everyone, because the truth is, no matter how good we think we are at using the roads, we can always get better at it.

 
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Cameras are live across Queensland

Seatbelt and Mobile Phone Detection Cameras are live across Queensland to spot people using phones illegally or not wearing seatbelts, including passengers in the front seat.

Tough penalties apply and you will receive double demerits if you are caught again within 12 months.

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Cameras are live across Queensland

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Phone & Seatbelt Detection Cameras are live, right across Queensland. And they don’t miss a trick.

So, if you or your passengers aren’t wearing seatbelts, or aren’t wearing them properly, or you’re using your phone… tough penalties apply.

You could even lose your licence.

Is it worth it?

Seatbelts every time.

And leave your phone alone.

Search Streetsmarts Queensland.

Here’s some tools to help you (or others) drive smarter

how to turn on do not disturb on your phone
Remove distractions

Learn how to enable Do Not Disturb on your smartphone.

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Search for the safest car

Remember, paying a little more could get you a much safer car.

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Simple tips to help make our roads safer

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Save the $1078 fine and your life
Seatbelt safety tips
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Could you be a #LiftLegend?
Don’t drink and drive
take care near the road
Take care walking near the road
Tips to avoid drink walking
give heavy vehicle room
Give heavy vehicles more room to brake
Tips for sharing the road

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