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On December 11, 2008, Main Roads launched the roadwork safety campaign as part of a commitment to workplace safety on Queensland roads. Participants experienced first-hand the hazards at roadworks for roadworkers, drivers and their passengers, and the importance of slowing down and driving to the posted speed limits.

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Thumbnail of the MP for Redlands, Mr John English speaking about safety issues at roadworks

MP for Redlands, Mr John English speaking about safety issues at roadworks
Thumbnail of the Minister for Main Roads, the Hon. Warren Pitt launching the campaign

Minister for Main Roads, the Hon. Warren Pitt launching the campaign
Thumbnail of roadworker Paul Alexander sharing his experience of working on the road

Roadworker Paul Alexander sharing his experience of working on the road
Thumbnail of a roadwork site with road signage, a bump truck and roadworkers

A roadwork site with road signage, a bump truck and roadworkers

Thumbnail of what can happen due to driver inattention and speed at a roadwork

What can happen due to driver inattention and speed at a roadwork

 
Thumbnail of what can happen when a driver speeds through a roadwork

What can happen when a driver speeds through a roadwork
Thumbnail of a roadworker with a

A roadworker with a "Slow" sign and a speeding driver not obeying the sign
Thumbnail of how a speeding driver comes close to personal injury and injuring the roadworker

How a speeding driver comes close to personal injury and injuring the roadworker

Damage following a collision at a roadwork in south east Queensland.

Thumbnail of damage caused to a bump truck at a roadwork due to a traffic accident

Damage caused to a bump truck at a roadwork due to a traffic accident
Thumbnail of vehicle wreckage after colliding with a bump truck

Vehicle wreckage after colliding with a bump truck
Thumbnail of a bump truck's rear, designed to absorb the collision and prevent further damage

A bump truck's rear, designed to absorb the collision and prevent further damage
Thumbnail of damage to the rear of the bump truck following a collision

Damage to the rear of the bump truck following a collision

Last updated: 24 June 2009