StreetSmarts

National Road Safety Week

This road safety initiative honours the lives lost on our roads and pledges to make the roads safer for everyone. Show your support from 15 to 22 November and drive so others survive.

Slow down and drive to the conditions. Since 2015, nearly 90% of fatal crashes involving young drivers on rural roads happened in high speed zones. Think of speed limits as the maximum speed for ideal conditions. If they’re not ideal, slow down.

Queensland’s worst driving

Dangerous habits like tailgating, not giving way, running red lights, and breaking a range of other road rules contributed to half of all serious crashes in Queensland. It’s time to kick the habit. We can help.

Leave your phone alone and buckle up

Cameras to detect illegal mobile phone use and failure to wear a seatbelt are now being trialled across Queensland. Click here to see how it all works (opens an external site).

Keep safe this road trip

If you’re off on a road trip, here’s five simple things you can do to keep you and your family safe.

Leave your phone alone

If you use your phone illegally while driving, you’re just as dangerous as a drink driver. Learn how to set up Do Not Disturb while driving.

#LiftLegend

Next time you’re planning on having a few drinks, be sure to plan your #LiftLegend as well to get you home safely. Or even better, be a hero and put your hand up to be a #LiftLegend – see how in our new campaign.

Teaching a learner driver isn’t always easy, so we’ve got a course to help

The PrepL Supervisor Course is a one-stop-shop where you can refresh your road rules knowledge and access specialist guides and lesson plans to start your learner on their safe driving journey. Click for more (opens an external site).

You’re no dummy

You can’t crash test a car. But you can check its safety rating. If you're looking to buy a new or used car, check the safety rating here before you buy.

Drive smarter, not faster

We’ve created a series of neuroscience-based experiments to help people stop speeding.

New rules for rideables

A fast-growing and popular way to travel, rideables must now follow these road rules in a bid to make Queensland streets safer.

Tighten your belt

Save the $400 fine and your life. Imagine losing $400 – or worse – for something as silly and preventable as not wearing your seatbelt.

Road to zero

Zero isn’t usually something we aim for, but we all need to help drive the road toll down to zero. Check out the ‘Road to zero’ campaign developed by young people for all Queenslanders.

Sixth Sense

Your sixth sense is that unique instinct all riders share. Learn how to hone yours, plus get some great tips from Mick Doohan. Find out more.

SafeCars app

Thinking about buying a car? The free SafeCars app can help you quickly and easily find the safest, most affordable car in your price range. Learn more about SafeCars.

Apply for a Community Road Safety Grant

Do you have an idea to improve road safety in your local community? Make it a reality with a grant.

Drink walking

Alcohol can impair our ability to judge distances and delay our reaction times, so if you're out drinking, stick with your mates and take care near the road. Read more.

Chin up

If your eyes aren’t on the road, your head is somewhere else. Check out our mobile phone distraction campaign created by young people, for young people.

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