Bryan Ward - School Zones

REMEMBER: "Safety is as simple as ABC… Always Be Careful"

• Plan your drop off and pick up times.
• Choose to some days park away from the entrance and walk to the gate. This can be a very special time for conversation between you and young ones.
• Obey and support our school’s personnel, including school patrol teams and the rules laid down by the school for everyone’s benefit.
• Parents and caregivers are the most important role models for road safety behaviour and they will model your behaviour- good and bad. So be THE example to follow!
• Always set a good example when crossing the road. This shows in your child the correct procedures and thus protecting them when your not there.
• If crossing the road  ALWAYS  use the school crossing or designated crossing point.

Be alert for children; they can be unpredictable.

Remember that there is a permanent reduced 4km/hr speed threshold in place around all schools.

Slow down in and near school zones or residential areas and come to a complete stop at all intersections.

Look for clues such as crossing guards, bicycles and playgrounds which indicate children could be in the area.

Scan between parked cars and other objects for signs that children could dart into the road.

Always stop for school buses that are loading and unloading students.

Allow plenty of time so you are not rushed as you travel to work or school.

• Drive slowly outside schools zones and crossing areas.
• Ensure children get in and out on the footpath side of the car.
• Park safely, away from yellow lines, intersections and driveways.
• Look out for parking restrictions near the school. Never double park outside a school.
• Walk to the school gate with your children in the mornings.
• After school, walk to the school gate to meet your children and walk them to the car.
• Be aware of other road users, such as buses, cyclists and pedestrians crossing the road.
• Take extra care on wet days and use a drop off zone at your school if possible!