Publications
The following is a list of publications and information about safety-related topics. More publications can be found in the A–Z index.
If the publication you are seeking is not listed, contact us for further information.
Investigation into a fatal collision between passenger train 3C37 and a Ford Falcon station wagon in Aloomba on 23 May 2003 at the Hesp Road/Bennett Road level crossing.
Driving under the influence of drugs is dangerous as it can affect driving ability. With side effects such as slower reaction times, distorted perceptions of speed and distance and reduced concentration and coordination—why would you risk it?
Chartering a bus: a guide for school communities
Bus travel is one of the safest ways to travel in Queensland. After many years of experience, bus operators and transport authorities have established a set of rules for the bus industry. The chartering a bus booklet explains the current rules and standards that charter bus services must meet.
Easy Steps—a toolkit for planning, designing and promoting safe walking
Easy Steps is a toolkit for planning, designing and promoting safe walking. The toolkit can be downloaded in full or in parts.
National reforms to combat heavy vehicle driver fatigue are now here. The new laws are about making the roads safer and fairer, not just for heavy vehicle drivers, but for all road users.
Investigation into the rail incident at Goodna on 11 March 2006.
Modifications to light vehicles can be approved in three ways: minor, complex or specific modifications. The Motor vehicle modifications booklet provides legal and safety guidelines for people wishing to modify vehicles with a gross mass up to and including 4.5 tonnes from the manufacturer's original specifications. The guidelines also include motorbikes.
Motorbike safety consultation paper
Motorcycle safety is a significant road safety issue in Queensland. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is committed to improving the safety of motorcyclists on Queensland's roads.
Pedestrian public education aims to raise awareness of the consequences of unsafe walking and to encourage motorists to exercise caution when driving in areas where pedestrians are likely to be.
Drivers of cars, utilities and trucks transporting loads that project beyond the outer edge/s of their vehicle or trailer must obey the laws governing the safe moving of these loads. These laws have been developed to protect all road users.
Queensland Motorcycle Safety Strategy 2009–2012
With motorcycle usage growing in popularity and motorcyclists being more vulnerable to injury than other road users, the Queensland Government has introduced the Queensland Motorcycle Safety Strategy 2009-2012, a blueprint for motorcycle safety over the next four years.
Queensland Road Safety Strategy and action plans
The Queensland Road Safety Strategy 2004-11 provides the road safety framework for Queensland and is supported by a series of two-yearly action plans.
Rail safety reference material
Rail safety reference material including the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers, Tourist and Heritage Safety Management Systems Guidance Material, the National Rail Safety Accreditation Package, the National Rail Safety Accreditation Guideline—Audit Checklist, and other rail safety information.
Road crash data is maintained by the Department of Transport and Main Roads to provide statistics for accurate and timely analysis of road safety programs and for the development of new, effective road safety initiatives.
Road Sense is a weekly publication, containing media articles with the latest messages and information on Queensland’s road safety and the latest road toll statistics.
A guide to driving and surviving on your holidays — advice and precautions.
Each year, a number of students are injured as they travel to and from school. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is committed to reducing student injuries and fatalities through the Safe School Travel (SafeST) package. The latest version of the School environment safety guidelines provides more than 1700 Queensland schools with an easy-to-use tool needed to make school road environments safer for children.
Towing is very different from everyday driving—it requires additional driving skills and safety precautions. As a driver, you have a legal responsibility to drive to suit the conditions. This also applies when you are towing a trailer or caravan. Also, the towing vehicle, trailer and its load must meet all legal and safety requirements.
School environment safety guidelines
The school environment safety guidelines aim to reduce the number of school-transport-related crashes by strengthening the tools school communities use when planning school road safety infrastructure and support. The guidelines bring together the current Safe School Travel program with technical guidance to present a holistic school road safety solution for school communities.
School zones have been introduced to reduce traffic speed near schools during the times children normally use or cross the road. Zones are identified by signs which are displayed on either side of the approach to the school and show the speed limit and the times during which it applies. Penalties are enforced for exceeding the school zone limit.
Since 1 February 2003, the default speed limit in built-up areas was reduced from 60 kilometres per hour (km/h) to 50 km/h. This page has information about the speed limits and a copy of the 50 km/h local street speed limit brochure.
Transport Portfolio Code of Practice for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems
The Code of Practice provides a framework for all of Queensland Transport's portfolio agencies to develop procedures that ensure a high standard in the capture, management and release of images from Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is working to reduce the number of stolen and written-off vehicles being fraudulently registered. The department has set up three main safeguards to help consumers and businesses protect themselves against purchasing vehicles that have been written-off or stolen.
Last updated 19 August 2009
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