Scenic Rim MP Jon Krause is fighting for increased road safety on Beechmont following a number of near misses between Jardine Road and McInnes Court and ongoing issues with hoons.
Mr Krause contacted the Transport and Main Roads, Regional Director, earlier this year to raise safety concerns on Beechmont Road, in particular the 80km/h speed limit between Jardine Road and McInnes Court that locals believe should be reduced to 60km/h.
“Concerned residents have told me that especially between Jardine Road and McInnes Court, the speed limit has caused a number of near misses and a few minor accidents.
“I requested that the Regional Director inspect and consider lowering the speed limit at this section.
“I also continue to raise with police the need for more consistent presence and enforcement and have also made representations to them about acquiring equipment to enforce noise limitations on roads where hooning, speeding and noise from vehicles is an issue. “Noise cameras” are used in other jurisdictions and can be used to enforce noise limits by issuing penalties where limits are exceeded.
“At the moment people consider they can speed and hoon without any penalty because they are so unlikely to be penalised. A lower speed limit by itself won’t stop this, but what we need is more presence and enforcement.”
Mr Krause received correspondence from the Regional Director that a speed limit review on Beechmont Road would be occurring during the 2021/2022 financial year.