STEPH COOKE ANNOUNCES GREATER ROAD SAFETY FOR COOLAMON STUDENTS

February 5, 2018

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke says that thanks to the NSW Department of Roads and Maritime Services Coolamon has a new school safety zone.

Ms Cooke last week announced that an additional 40 km/h school zone is now in place on Bruce Street at Coolamon, at St Michael’s Primary School between Stinson Street and Wade Street.

“In general, 40 km/h school zones are provided on roads with an active direct access point from the school,” she said.

“This additional 40km/h school zone will ensure a greater level of safety for students and I’m very happy to see it in place at St Michael’s.

“It’s every vehicle driver’s responsibility to take extra care around schools and I would urge drivers to familiarise themselves with the location as soon as possible so that we can make sure that St Michael’s students can get to school and go home again safely.”

Members of the community can sign up at the Safer Roads NSW website www.saferroadsnsw.com.au to receive updates about changes to permanent speed limits in an area.

Motorists are reminded to drive to speed limits at all times for the safety of all road users.