Queensland rejects plan to change all stop signs to give-way signs
Queensland rejected a petition to swap all stop signs for give-way signs, citing safety standards.
The Queensland government ruled out changing every stop sign to a give-way sign. A petition from 391 residents said stop signs provide no safety benefit.
The residents also said the signs waste fuel. Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said safety benefits outweigh any fuel cost.
Stop signs are more often used at intersections where visibility is restricted. This is done to reduce crashes.
The minister acknowledged that complete stops may use more fuel than giving way. But he said safety checks at each site decide which signs to use.
Residents concerned about particular intersections can contact their local council.
- 391 residents
- Petition signatories
- Late August
- Petition timing
- Brent Mickelberg
- Minister
Why it mattersThe decision keeps safety standards in place at high-risk intersections. This costs drivers more fuel and time, but safety comes first.
AustraliaQueensland drivers will continue obeying the existing stop sign network; no change to road rules is planned.
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