School zone… slow down

AS SCHOOL resumes, local road users are being urged to slow down and be extra vigilant when travelling in school zones.
Local police have warned they will be out in force to monitor pick-up and drop-off zones, with a traffic blitz planned for the coming days.
Noosa Heads’ officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said parents and carers need to be patient when dropping off and collecting children.
“You never know, it could be your child you run over,” he said.
“Be patient and pay attention to the parking zones.”
Acting assistant commissioner Mike Keating of the road policing command said everyone in the community needs to do their part to ensure the safety of children as they return to school.
“We want to remind road users to be aware of road rules and obey the speed limit in school zones during the signed hours,” he said.
“Children can be unpredictable but by following the road rules and staying alert, you may help prevent a tragedy.”
In 2014, police issued more than 25,090 traffic infringements across Queensland for speeding in school zones.
Of that, 5,115 traffic infringements were issued during the last quarter of 2014 demonstrating motorists are still ignoring warning signs and continuing to speed in school zones.
“Police will be out in force around schools and intercept those that are caught not complying with all road rules, paying particular attention to speed, fatigue, impaired driving, failure to wear seatbelts and distracted and inattentive drivers,” Acting assistant commissioner Keating said.