WA Police Force officers are now patrolling to ensure drivers are doing the right thing with 40km/h school zone speed limits back in force across the entire state.
On January 28, Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner joined Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts and Police Commissioner Chris Dawson at the Constable Care Foundation to deliver an important reminder to children and parents.
鈥淕oing back to school is an exciting time for lots of students but this can lead to risky lapses in concentration, particularly around roads,鈥 Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner said.
鈥淚ts important parents take the time to have a road safety conversation with their children.鈥
Parents are reminded to:
- Refresh your child鈥檚 memory on how to cross the road safely.
- Advise your child on how to look out for moving vehicles.
- Ensure your children use the appropriate protective gear if they are riding or scooting to school.
鈥淪chool drop off and pick up is a very busy time and drivers cautious and vigilant on local roads and in school zones, particularly during the busy drop off and pick-up times.
鈥淎nd a reminder - let鈥檚 be patient and courteous to each other 鈥 it鈥檚 more important to save a life than save time.鈥
