1Policy statement#

The Queensland Government’s campaign If it’s flooded, forget it, and more recently don’t get carried away – back it up, are timely reminders for Queensland road users and the public about the dangers of wet weather and flooding on Queensland's state-controlled road (SCR) network: in particular, the dangers of floodwater, swift flowing water and to never enter floodwaters as only a small amount of water is required to wash a vehicle away.

Accordingly, Queensland road users and the public should:

1. 1.drive with due care, to the condition of the road and be cognisant of previous experience
2. 2.comply with road rules, road signage, directions from emergency and road workers and observe water depth markers, and
3. 3.make use of traveller information services such as QLDTraffic to assist with planning their travel route or defer as appropriate.

In ensuring Queensland road users and the public are safe when using the SCR network and to prevent damage to road infrastructure, Transport and Main Roads may close a SCR. This policy outlines Transport and Main Roads' position on road closures due to wet weather and flooding.