General News
11 November, 2024
School crossing safety warning
STUDENTS and motorists have asked to take greater care at the Hospital Street crossing outside Wedderburn College. Principal Danny Forrest said primary school students had been reminded how to use the school crossing safely. Mr Forrest said the...
STUDENTS and motorists have asked to take greater care at the Hospital Street crossing outside Wedderburn College.
Principal Danny Forrest said primary school students had been reminded how to use the school crossing safely.
Mr Forrest said the school had also reinforced the importance of wearing helmets while riding bikes and scooters.
“It is an unmanned crossing and we need drivers and students to do the right thing,” Mr Forrest said.
“The police have also been in contact recently and will be patrolling the area a lot more.
“Please don’t be relaxed about our students safety as today while watching the crossing, a vehicle stopped illegally in the middle of the road when parking was available 10 metres away.”
Mr Forrest also said: “Disappointingly there have been a number of near ‘misses’ recently around town that have been reported to members of staff due to lack of care and safety awareness. In particular around the Hospital Street and Chapel Street intersection.
“We know accidents can happen but please take the risk out of these fun activities. We want everyone to be safe,” he said.
Police can fine bike and scooter riders for not wearing an approved bicycle helmet.