Motorists speeding in school zones and at bus stops will targeted by Tasmania Police ahead of Monday’s back-to-school traffic.
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Drink and drug driving, inattention and parking offences will also be closely monitored.
Tasmania Police inspector Darren Hopkins said drivers needed to remember to reduce their speeds after the two-week school holiday.
“Safety is our number one priority and as such Tasmania Police will be monitoring motorists’ behaviour across our school zones,” he said.
“Motorists need to remember to be alert, vigilant and patient when travelling in and around school and bus zones and obey the road rules.”
Inspector Hopkins said parking laws were often not adhered to during school start and finish times.
“When traffic volumes and congestion is at its highest in those areas sometimes parking laws are not complied with without realising the risk being placed upon pedestrians in the area,” he said.
“Parking laws in school are ultimately in place for the safety of everybody including the crossing guards, children, pedestrians and other motorists and drivers should comply with designated signage and road markings.”
Term two will start on Monday, March 30 and will end on Friday, July 6.
School speed zones are reduced to 40km/h between 8am and 9am, and 2.45pm and 3.45pm on school days.
Remember:
- Flashing lights on a school bus mean the bus has stopped to load or unload students.
- The law requires you to slow to 40km/h or less within 50 metres of a bus with flashing lights.
- Pedestrians should cross at designated crossings where possible.
- Young children should be supervised while they wait at bus stops or cross roads.
- Slow down and obey all traffic speed signs and stop for crossing guards on the roadway.
Motorists need to remember to be alert, vigilant and patient when travelling in and around school and bus zones and obey the road rules.
- Inspector Darren Hopkins
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