Counties Manukau Police were appalled during a recent crackdown on motorists speeding through school zones.
More than 70 infringement notices were issued to motorists in just two hours across two days earlier this week, Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish says.
“Thirty-five people were caught exceeding the speed limit in the first hour alone. This is an incredibly disappointing result.”
Two drivers were caught at more than 20 kilometers per hour over the posted speed limit.
“It is vital drivers slow down around schools, even small increases in speed result in a much greater increase in your stopping distance and that can mean the difference between life and death for pedestrians,” Cornish says.
“Driving at lower speeds around schools when kids are coming and going is part of that and essential in keeping our children safe.”
As recently reported, a staggering road toll has police adopting a zero tolerance approach to bad driving.
Although the checkpoints were in the Flatbush area of southeast Auckland, police will continue to be out in force anytime, anywhere to deter unsafe driving behaviour, Cornish warns.
“While police and our road safety partners are all working hard to improve road safety, it is essential that road users maintain a high level of attention to keep everyone safe on the roads.
“It’s up to all of us to share responsibility for making the roads as safe as we can.”
