Safety first: Lollipop man Reno Lia ensures Guthrie St Primary School students Sofia Hall and Lucas Dignall, and school nurse Tamara Coad, safely cross the street outside school.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Greater Shepparton City Council says National Walk Safely to School Day is the perfect time to remind motorists to drive more carefully during school start and finish times.
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With school well into Term 2, council is urging drivers to travel safely during school zone times and to be mindful of children and school crossing supervisors.
Residents are reminded to adhere to the 40km/h school zone speed limits around the region, which are in place from 8am until 9.30am and then from 2.30pm to 4pm on weekdays.
Council director community Louise Mitchell said there were several busy school crossings around the region, and council was reminding motorists to take care when travelling through those areas.
“Motorists need to be aware of the school zones, slow down and take notice of school crossing supervisors,” Ms Mitchell said.
“We have witnessed several recent incidents of poor driving behaviour at school crossing intersections, and council is working to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists is maintained.
“With increased traffic during school drop-off and pick-up times, we are urging motorists to be aware of this and allow enough time to get to their destination when travelling through these areas.
“Council has school crossing supervisors who are in place to ensure parents and children can cross safely to attend nearby schools. Motorists are reminded to please be mindful of pedestrians and other road users.”
School zones: Guthrie St students Sofia Hall and Lucas Dignall, with school nurse Tamara Coad, take the safe approach to crossing the street near school.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
The reminder comes ahead of National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday, May 19.
The national day encourages all primary school children, their parents and carers to walk safely and regularly to school, with the day promoting better health, road safety, public transport and the environment.
Ms Mitchell said council was looking forward to students and their parents getting involved in National Walk Safely to School Day, reminding motorists there may be more pedestrians out during school drop-off and pick-up times.
“We hope to see parents and children put on their walking shoes and get involved in National Walk Safely to School Day this Friday. Anything that encourages healthy habits while promoting safety for pedestrians and motorists is a worthwhile cause,” she said.
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