Police and other road safety proponents are urging Douglas motorists to slow down and pay extra attention on the roads today as children around the Shire return to the classroom.

RACQ spokesperson Kate Leonard-Jones said after the Omicron surge delayed the return to school, it was now time for drivers to be extra vigilant.

“We expect all Queensland roads to be the busiest they’ve been in at least two months. Children are heading back to the classroom and workers are being encouraged to return to the office, so plenty of drivers will be back behind the wheel,” Ms Leonard-Jones said.

“Children are more excited than ever to see their friends and it’s important to remember how unpredictable they can be around roads.

“The responsibility falls on drivers to make sure they’re being extra vigilant in school zones, especially in pick-up and drop-off areas.

“Be mindful that 40 kilometre per hour school zones are back in force so don’t be complacent. A moment of distraction or a split-second decision can have serious or fatal consequences.