Brisbane's 'left-turn-on-red' signs will be removed from Queensland roads by June 30.
17 intersections across Brisbane still permit drivers to turn left on a red signal. The left-turn-on-red rule allows drivers who have come to a complete stop at a red traffic light to turn left, providing they give way to all other traffic, but only at signposted intersections.
The trial of the 'left-turn-on-red' intersections began in 2013 and was implemented to save time for commuters.
The Government have now decided to abolish the rule as it was deemed to unsafe.
The decision comes after the Queensland government decided the safety risk to pedestrians outweighed any time-saving benefits.
The Gabba Ward Councillor, Jonathan Sri says a scramble crossing for bikes and pedestrians should replace the state government’s abandoned “left-turn-on-red” traffic lights scheme.