Police Minister Jack Dempsey and the Member for
Coomera are urging Coomera drivers to take care in schools zones when students
return to their studies this week. Mr Dempsey warned police would not hesitate
to use the full force of the law for those caught speeding in school zones in
the Coomera region.
“Children will be excited and unpredictable
around school zones so drivers not only have to slow down, but they should also
keep a good eye out for the unexpected,” Mr Dempsey said.
“There are no excuses for placing little
lives in danger and that’s exactly what speeding in school zones does.
“Slowing down to the school zone speed
limit of 40km/hr dramatically reduces the stopping distance of an average car
and could save lives.
“The Queensland Police Service (QPS) does
not tolerate speeding at any time and will be ready to catch those who disobey
the school zone speed limit."
“The best way to avoid a speeding fine is
to not speed at all.”
Mr Dempsey said the number of speeding infringements in Queensland school zones had increased significantly in recent years, with 12,335 speeding fines handed out in school zones in 2009 and 17,254 fines in 2011.
Michael Crandon said he wanted all students
in the Coomera region to be able to travel safely to and from school.
“Backing off the accelerator just a
fraction has the potential to save lives,” Mr Crandon said.
“Slowing down for a school zone adds only
seconds to a trip but it helps make Coomera a better and safer place for
everyone.”
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