The Queensland Government will introduce a new road rule next month and drivers who fail to follow it will cop a hefty fine.
The new rule, which will be introduced on September 16, is aimed at protecting emergency workers when responding to accidents or breakdowns across the state.
“Our emergency service and first responders do an incredible job, and they play a critical role in roadside incidents,” Mr Bailey said. Drivers in Queensland will be hit with a hefty fine if they fail to slow down for emergency workers after QLD government introduced a new road rule from next month. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled
After advocating the rule since 2017, RACQ Executive Assistance Glenn Toms said his organisation was “incredibly pleased” of the outcome.
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