General News
2 July, 2025
Warning to range motorists
THE Department of Main Roads and Transport is warning motorists who abuse traffic controllers and run red lights that they will face the full force of the law.
“TMR is aware of increased incidents of traffic controller abuse and red light runners at our roadwork sites across the Far North district, including on Kuranda Range road,” a department spokesman said.
“We appreciate the volume of roadworks underway, on the region’s critical routes, including key range crossings and tourist roads and associated traffic impacts, is frustrating for road users,” he said.
“There have been attempts by motorists to ignore road closures and the directions of traffic controllers.
“This puts everyone in danger. It is illegal to ignore signage and traffic controllers. TMR will pass on the details of vehicles to police.
“TMR appreciates the volume of roadworks and traffic impacts is frustrating – but there is no excuse for traffic controller abuse.
“Crew members drive and work on the same roads as everyone else and deserve to get home safe to their family at the end of their shift.”
