Speeding driver in school zone at 76km/h

During the first week of school for 2018, ACT Policing issued 58 infringements to motorists for speeding in school zones.

The highest speed detected last week was 76km/h in a 40km/h school zone outside Radford College, Bruce. This offence carries a $799.00 fine and the loss of 4 points.

Another driver was detected travelling at 61km/h on the incorrect side of the road while overtaking a vehicle travelling at the correct speed of 40km/h, outside St John Vianney’s Primary School on Namatjira Drive, Waramanga. This offence carries a $444.00 fine and the loss of 3 points.

ACT Policing would like to remind all motorcyclists and motorists to obey the speed limits.

Officer in Charge of Traffic Operations, Station Sergeant Marcus Boorman would like to remind Canberrans, “It is simple, the faster you go, the less time you have to stop”.

“Children are one of our most vulnerable road users, often behaving in ways we cannot anticipate”.

“The 40km/h speed limit provides motorists extra time to stop in unexpected situations, such as children running out between cars and onto our roads”.

“Speed limits are not guidelines, they are not optional and there is no excuse for speeding”.

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