Young driver laws consultation

From November 2005 until March 2006, the Queensland Government consulted with the community to identify licensing and education opportunities that could improve the safety of young people on our roads. This consultation included:

• the Queensland youth – on the road and in control discussion paper, which identified 22 possible initiatives. This discussion paper is also available to download in two smaller parts: part 1 and part 2
• a community feedback form
• forums with expert panel members, which were conducted in 10 communities around Queensland (view the reports from the 2005 young driver forums under the heading 'Downloads')
• market research conducted with the community
• an online e-forum for driver trainers.

The Queensland Government received a significant response, including:

• 13,000 downloads of the discussion paper
• 2000 submissions received
• 550 forum attendees
• 20,000 hits to the dedicated website.

This consultation resulted in significant licensing changes for learner and provisional licence holders.

Discussion paper and reports

• Queensland youth – on the road and in control discussion paper
• Report from the Toowoomba forum
• Report from the Gold Coast forum
• Report from the Mackay forum
• Report from the Townsville forum
• Report from the Cairns forum
• Report from the Brisbane forum
• Report from the Caboolture forum
• Report from the Rockhampton forum
• Report from the Sunshine Coast forum
• Report from the Logan forum.