No need for speed in Moore

MOORE residents are concerned with the number of motorists disregarding speeding signs on the D'Aguilar Hwy that runs through the township.

SPEED LIMITS IGNORED: Concerned Moore resident Diedre Putt stands next to the D'Aguilar Highway where motorists regularly ignore the speed limits Photo: Jordan Philp . Picture: Jordan Philp

MOORE residents are concerned with the number of motorists disregarding speeding signs on the D'Aguilar Hwy that runs through the township.

Deidre Putt, who operates Moore Leather with her husband Ross beside the D'Aguilar Hwy, where the speed limit is 60kmh, said they were tired of seeing drivers speeding through their town.

"It's not every vehicle that comes through town, but you see it so many times during the day," Mrs Putt said.

"The speed limit in residential areas in Brisbane is 50kmh, so I don't know why people continue to ignore the signs and speed limits through our little town."

Moore police station's Senior Constable Andrew Fitzpatrick attributed a rise in speeding motorists in the last year to the singular lane at the Blackbutt range.

"After the floods, when the range was closed off to one lane, there was a significant increase in drivers speeding through Moore to try and make the 15 minute intervals," he said.

"Since the two lanes have reopened we have noticed a small decrease in speeding, but we make sure the speed limits in Moore are enforced on a daily basis.

"Queensland police will continue to be proactive to work towards reducing this state's road toll."

Mrs Putt worried if drivers didn't slow down people would get hurt.

"I'd hate to think what would happen if any of the local older folk or children at the playground were crossing the road at the wrong time," she said.

"We've seen B-double trucks loaded with cattle drive through here when it was raining going more than 60kmh. There is no way they could stop in time at those speeds."

Senior constable Fitzpatrick said he hoped motorists would realise the dangers of speeding and slow down.

"It is disappointing to see the message and speed limits continue to be disregarded," he said.

"The speed limits are for everyone's safety and we will continue to ensure those who travel through Moore in excess speeds will be caught."

Originally published as No need for speed in Moore