A REPORT by the Department of Transport and Main Roads has revealed 38930 Queenslanders were busted for driving too fast in a school zone during 2018 and 2019.
Brisbane region drivers, which includes Redlands and Pine Rivers, were the worst offenders with 14,420 fines
Last week Main Roads minister Mark Bailey named Ormiston State School one of the 1000 recipients of the 2020/21 round of the flashing school zone sign program.
Department of Transport and Main Roads data provided to RACQ revealed more than 23,000 of the drivers nabbed were exceeding the speed limit by 13/km/h or more.
"Roads around schools are always high-risk and busy areas, with students walking and riding or being dropped off and picked up by their parents.
"So, it's incredibly disappointing to see such a high number of drivers risking lives by going too fast near schools," RACQ spokesperson Renee Smith said.
Ms Smith reminded drivers to keep to the 40km/h speed limit on weekdays between 7-9am and 2-4pm, or as signed.
"Children can be unpredictable and lack the spatial awareness we have as adults. So, it's crucial motorists slow down, are alert and ready for anything," she said.
