Overview

• Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has formally requested the state reinstate left‑turn‑on‑red at selected intersections that require a full stop and give‑way.
• Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said the government is open to a review and is seeking departmental advice on potential rollout details and safeguards.
• Brisbane’s earlier trial ran from 2013 to 2021, peaked at about 50 sites, logged roughly 15 million turns, and, according to the mayor, recorded two crashes with no pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
• CARRS‑Q research found some drivers did not fully stop and measured average time savings of about nine seconds, prompting calls for stronger signage and public education.
• RACQ and pedestrian advocates warn of added risk and confusion and urge alternatives such as dedicated turn lanes, green arrows, slip lanes or scramble crossings; the rule operates under signage in NSW, the ACT, South Australia and the Northern Territory, and no new sites or timeline have been announced.