Another set of flashing lights have been approved for a Port Macquarie school.
Under the latest roll out of the state government’s school flashing lights program, Port Macquarie High School in Owen Street will see lights installed by June 2013.
This is the third set of flashing lights in just 18 months to be announced for our local schools and follows the installation earlier this year at Tacking Point Public School, as well as last year’s lights being turned on at the Hastings Public School.
Nationals MP, Leslie Williams said she was very pleased that Port Macquarie High School students and parents are a step closer to having improved road safety conditions for their school.”
“The NSW Government has gone beyond its election commitment and announced an extra $4 million over the next three years for the rollout of flashing lights in regional areas, bringing our total commitment to $17 million,” Mrs Williams said.
“While that part of Owen Street is already designated as a high pedestrian area, flashing lights slow motorists down and warn them they are approaching a school — this is great news for Port Macquarie High School,” Mrs Williams said.
“All of the evidence shows flashing lights in school zones makes motorists more aware and saves lives. Flashing lights make a difference in school zones but drivers should still be vigilant anywhere children might be about.
“Schools receiving flashing lights are chosen by the Centre for Road Safety within Transport for NSW based on pedestrian and traffic volumes, as well as approach speeds and community concern,” Mrs Williams said.
Once the lights at Port Macquarie High School are installed in Owen Street, they will operate automatically between 8am and 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm on school days during term time.
