Pedestrian crossings with sensors will mean Queensland motorists will no longer be stuck waiting when jaywalkers have crossed early.

After trials in Logan, the Gold Coast and Bundaberg, the state government will roll out the $3 million smart pedestrian crossing technology over the next two years at up to 300 crossings.

New pedestrian sensors will change how long people have to cross the road. Credit:Michelle Smith

Compared with normal pedestrian crossings, which use a timer, the smart crossings use sensors to detect the movement of walkers and adjust the amount of time required to cross.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey said that meant pedestrians could cross safely without having to rush.