Traffic Management and Road Safety

Report Issues and Stay Safe

We all share the road, and it’s important to make sure our streets are safe for everyone. If you notice any traffic or road safety concerns, here’s how you can report them and stay informed about the speed limits in your area.

How to Report Road Safety Issues

If you spot a traffic or road safety issue, we want to hear from you! Here’s how you can report it:

  • Call Council: 1300 763 903
  • Make an Online Request: Submit your report through our customer request portal.

Report an issue or make a request

Before you report a road issue, please check the Queensland Government’s ‘Road Look-Up’ tool to ensure you’re directing your request to the right team.

For issues on Queensland Government roads, contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads at 13 19 40.

Speed Limits in the Cassowary Coast

  • Residential Streets: The speed limit is 50km/h unless otherwise signposted. This applies to local streets in built-up areas and regional townships.
  • Rural Areas: The default speed limit on open rural roads is 100km/h.
  • Special Areas: In areas with hospitals or major parks, 50km/h signs may be installed due to higher road activity. These changes are based on non-compliance, accident history, and roadside activity.

Important: It’s not always practical to sign every 50km/h residential street. If no speed sign is posted, the speed limit is automatically 50km/h.

Road Safety

  • Residents often report concerns about speeding in local streets. While traffic counts show most vehicles follow the speed limit, speed limits are set based on the road environment, crash history, and traffic volume.

    Note: Speed limits aren’t set for unsealed (gravel) roads. Drivers must adjust their speed according to the road conditions, their vehicle, and their driving ability.

  • Speed limits are determined by the Speed Management Advisory Committee in partnership with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Police Services. These guidelines ensure that speed limits are realistic, safe, and followed by most road users.

  • We’re working to improve cycling and walking networks in the Cassowary Coast, so it’s important that all road users, whether walking, riding, or driving, do their part to stay safe.

    For Cyclists

    When riding a bike, you must follow the same road rules as motorists, along with specific cycling rules:

    • Ride predictably and use hand signals.
    • Obey road signs and signals.
    • Ride single file, unless it's safe to ride two abreast.
    • You can use zebra crossings, but stop and ensure it’s safe first.
    • Follow roundabout rules like any other vehicle.

    For more information on bicycle safety, visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads website.

    For Drivers

    When sharing the road with cyclists:

    • Give cyclists at least 1 metre of space when driving at 60km/h or less, and 1.5 metres when driving over 60km/h.
    • Always give way to cyclists and indicate your intentions.
    • Brake and wait until it's safe to pass a cyclist.
    • Look before opening your car door to avoid hitting a cyclist.

     

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