Work has started on installing new smiley face speed indicator signs at high-risk school zones across Western Australia.<\/p>\n
The signs are part of the State Government\u2019s $80 million Road Safety Reform Package.<\/p>\n
During the first week of school, WA Police detected 2,700 drivers speeding in school zones during a statewide enforcement blitz.<\/p>\n
The Road Safety Commission is installing a total of 100 speed indicator signs that will be rolled out progressively this year. The signs are designed to encourage drivers to slow down and improve safety around schools.<\/p>\n
Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner said it was critical that drivers slow down and pay attention when approaching a school zone.<\/p>\n
\u201cSchool zones should be one of the safest places on our roads, but the results of a recent police crackdown are alarming with far too many drivers ignoring the 40km\/h limit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese speed indicator devices provide an instant visual reminder to drivers, because we know that even a small reduction in speed can make a big difference in saving a child\u2019s life.\u201d<\/p>\n
The signs provide instant feedback to drivers. If a vehicle is travelling over the speed limit, a warning appears. If the driver is within the limit, a green smiley face is displayed. Studies show these warnings prompt speeding drivers to slow down in 80 per cent of cases.<\/p>\n
In addition to encouraging safer driving, the devices collect real-time speed data to help improve future road safety planning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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