Wyndham City is reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care in school zones, with Term 4 beginning on Monday 6 October.
Mayor Cr Mia Shaw said school zone speed limits of 40km/h will be in effect on weekdays during the school term, both in the mornings and afternoons.
“Lowering the speed limit to 40km/h helps keep children safe on their way to and from school and makes it easier to manage the busy traffic during drop-off and pick-up times,” Cr Shaw said.
“A return to school means a return to being vigilant in observing speed zones around schools.”
“We ask drivers to be patient and to drive slow enough to come to a safe stop when nearing a school crossing, observe the Crossing Supervisor’s stop sign and make sure you are given the direction to drive on before taking off again.”
“We remind students to follow the directions of the Crossing Supervisor, make sure all the traffic has stopped and the Crossing Supervisor has indicated that it is safe to cross – do not run, play or bounce balls while crossing.”
“Let’s finish the end of the school year safely and we wish every success to those students who will be taking their final exams.”