With the weather getting warmer, more children will be taking to the footpath on their way to and from school.

Even with the increased daylight, we recommend continuing to ensure our youngsters wear some type of reflective garment if they’re walking or cycling to school or to catch the bus. Giving drivers every opportunity to see them helps reduce the risks.

Drivers – allow plenty of space and slow down when you see younger people walking or cycling. Children cannot accurately judge the speed and distance of approaching cars – so slow down and expect the unexpected.

In areas where there are vulnerable road users, like outside schools, please reduce your speed regardless of the speed limit. Driving to the conditions means being aware of what is happening around you and driving appropriately so you can react should something change.

Police have a low tolerance for speed around schools and when passing stationary school buses.

Drivers are required to slow down to 20 km/h no matter what side of the road they are on when passing. School patrols also rely on courtesy and safe behaviour from all road users to help keep children safe on their journey to school.

We ask all drivers to be extra careful on the roads as children settle into the final school term for the year!