The City of Logan Mayor Darren Power has called on motorists to put road safety first to reverse the city’s tragic road toll.
Twelve people have died on Logan roads this year, seven more than the same time last year.
This comes despite reduced traffic volumes as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns earlier this year.
Cr Power said Queensland Road Safety Week (QRSW) is a good time for drivers to reflect on their behaviour.
“It’s tragic that 12 lives have been lost in Logan this year and unless attitudes change that number will rise,” Cr Power said.
“I’m urging everyone to think about how their actions on the road could affect their lives and the lives of others.
“Through the challenges of COVID-19, most Logan residents have done the right thing by the community.
“I hope that civic-mindedness continues on our roads.”
City Infrastructure Committee Chairperson Councillor Teresa Lane said bad behaviours such as speeding, tailgating and running red lights are responsible for a large portion all serious crashes.
“Unfortunately drivers with bad habits and bad attitudes increase the likelihood of a crash and its time to call them out,” Cr Lane said.
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