WITH students heading back to school for term one in the next couple of weeks, drivers are urged to adhere to the school zone speed limits.
These 40km speed limits are in place to ensure children and pedestrians around schools are safe while crossing the road and exiting the school gates. They apply in the mornings and afternoons during school terms.
With people not having school-aged children they may not be aware school is back. Motorists need to be aware of the school zones and slow down and take notice of school crossing supervisors.
Parents also need to ensure they park safely around school when they are dropping off or picking up their children. Council parking enforcement officers can issue fines in school zones and will be acting on any illegal or unsafe parking.
Make sure you slow down and take extra care when driving around schools, regardless of what day or time it is.
