School Speed Zone at last
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 11:25
After years of campaigning for better safety around our schools in central Kenmore I can only say I am delighted to finally see the commencement of a school speed zone trial.
For years parents and schools have expressed deep concern about safety through this area and told harrowing stories of near misses.
The campaign to get a school speed zone in central Kenmore has taken many years including a petition sponsored by Robert Dupont. I must say that community support of this nature is vital in getting favourable decisions.
The school speed zone will be in force when school resumes next week and I urge local residents to quickly adjust their driving pattern.
Initially the State Government indicated they would only trial the school speed zone at Our Lady of the Rosary but I am really pleased they have instituted the school speed zone I requested on behalf of local residents that includes both Kenmore State School and OLR.
The Government’s initial proposal of simply lowering the speed limit from 60 kph to 50 kph I do not believe would have been the appropriate response. The period of greatest danger is certainly around school times and the attention that a school speed zone draws to the safety of children is a vital part of why they have been so effective.
I urge local residents to obey the 40 kph speed limit during school times. It is likely that local police will conduct some enforcement.