COUNCIL officers have installed four 50km/h speed signs along a stretch of McMillan Road at Alexandra Hills which had been the subject of community complaints.
A council spokesperson said changes were made after council and the Main Roads Department reviewed signage.
"(Council and the Main Roads Department have) decided to reinstall the previous signage to assist the community and to remind drivers that the speed limit in suburban built up areas in Queensland is 50km/h unless otherwise signed," the spokesperson said.
Cr Tracey Huges said before the signs were installed, she had received complaints from residents who were concerned about speeding and hooning along McMillan Road as well as motorists who had mistaken the speed zone and been booked for speeding.
Wellington Point resident and retired traffic court magistrate Malachy Purcell was among the motorists who raised concerns about the speed limit on the road before signs were installed.
Mr Purcell said the lack of signage was unfair and illogical, saying conditions on adjacent Allenby and McDonald Roads were similar to that on McMillan Road and it was easy to see why some motorists had believed that the prevailing speed limit was 60km/h.
A council spokesperson told Redland City Bulletin last month that installation of 50km/h signs along McMillan Road would not be in accordance with regulations set out in the Department's Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Signs were installed on Wednesday.
Cr Huges said she was thankful to council officers for their response to the community's concern regarding the speed limit along the stretch of road.
"I have (lobbied) hard to have these signs installed and am delighted to receive (council's) support," Cr Huges said.
"I am hoping that the reminder to motorists that McMillan Road is indeed a (50km/h) speed zone will help residents with reduced speeding and motorists to slow down."
Council urged all drivers to drive safely and adhere to speed limits, particularly during the upcoming Easter holiday period.
