Toowoomba Regional Council issues road safety warning after several near misses

A series of near misses between motorists and pedestrians in Toowoomba has prompted the council to launch a plea for better road safety.

Toowoomba Regional Council has made a plea for drivers to slow down as part of Road Safety Week.

The Toowoomba Regional Council has issued a plea from motorists to obey the road rules, after noting several near misses between drivers and pedestrians in recent weeks.

TRC infrastructure chair Cr Carol Taylor said it was important for all drivers to follow the laws, especially when it came to intersections.

“During the course of the year, we have Road Safety Week, Fatality Free Friday and a number of events to encourage road safety but this is something we need to focus on every single day,” she said.

“Even one life lost, is one too many.

“While we can’t control what other motorists do on the road, what we can do is lead the way with our actions and take extra caution when we get behind the wheel.

“In particular, we’ve recently heard of cases here in Toowoomba where motorists are running through red lights at intersections like Victoria and Herries Streets which are causing near misses with pedestrians on the Victoria Street crossing.”

Cr Taylor said there had also been reports of cars failing to give way to pedestrians crossing at the intersection of Water and Herries Streets.

“We’ve requested extra enforcement in these areas but at the end of the day, safer driving is something each one of us need to focus on,” she said.

“Take care at intersections. Remember the road rules, particularly relating to pedestrians crossing at intersections, and obey the traffic signals and signage in place.”

For more information about road safety visit www.tr.qld.gov.au or contact the council on 131 872.